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Help Mbali finish a teaching qualification at the Johannesburg Institute of Technology - $1,050 to go

Mbali has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $1,050 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Christo P. Naidoo
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Johannesburg
Mbali is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a teaching qualification at the Johannesburg Institute of Technology, and is one semester away from graduating. He has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $1,050. The registrar has said Mbali can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Mbali has a 3.6 average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Mbali would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Mbali isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $1,050 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $370 • Final term tuition: $610 • Exam and lab fees: $70 Thank you so much. - Christo
due date
2026-01-07
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Christo

  1. Update from Johannesburg: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $443 so far, I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. - Christo

  3. Small update. $88 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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    “God bless. Thought of Mbali all day after reading this.”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Mbali all day after reading this.”

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    “Good luck. From Oaxaca de Juárez with love.”

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  • Thomas Arthur Faure

    Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

    • Hazel Stewart

      Sending love, Christo. Study hard! Thinking of Johannesburg.

      • Filippo DonatiAddress verified

        Stay strong, Christo. Study hard! God bless

        • Akira Taro Maeda

          take care. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Rosario

          • Verónica C. Ruiz

            Praying for you. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            • Maya Sri Pane

              good luck. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Kediri.

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