Puseletso Moqomo persevered on her difficult journey that led to her latest success.

Moqomo changed her study courses three times, which led to her losing the NSFAS funding in 2016 after her application was declined. She then decided to seek work to be able to pay the R6 830 registration fee, according to the UFS website.

She started work at an Engen service station as a cashier so that she would be able to pay her fees and continue with her studies. “I was embarrassed and ashamed when I lost my NSFAS funding but giving up was not one of the things on my mind. When I started working, I made it very clear that I didn’t want to be a permanent employee, I simply wanted to work enough to make money to pay for my fees,” said Moqomo.

After relating her story to NSFAS during her appeal, Moqomo was fortunate enough to receive funding for her final year. Her never-say-die attitude continues, as she is currently furthering her studies in Education.

OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi