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One semester away: help Themba graduate from Johannesburg Community College
A first-generation student, Themba needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa2,217 views
Themba is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a degree in civil engineering at Johannesburg Community College, and is one semester away from graduating. He has worked as a warehouse packer to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $1,050.
The registrar has said Themba can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Themba has a top-ten-percent average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Themba would lose his place and scholarship eligibility.
Themba isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student.
The payment will go directly to the Johannesburg Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $1,050 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $320
• Final term tuition: $660
• Exam and lab fees: $30
• Textbooks and materials: $40
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-11-12
- bill type
- University tuition
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Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Thinking of Johannesburg
Sending good thoughts, Unathi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Unathi. Hope this works out for you. All the best
Wishing you the best, Unathi. This could happen to any of us. After 23 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Johannesburg.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Themba?
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Sending good thoughts, Unathi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Johannesburg.
hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Dammam.
Rooting for you, Unathi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Johannesburg
Sending good thoughts, Unathi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Johannesburg
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mardan!
Hang in there, Unathi. Study hard! Don't give up
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Unathi. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Quezon City.
Sending good thoughts, Unathi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this, Unathi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Johannesburg.
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sending love, Unathi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
Best of luck, Unathi. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Unathi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Unathi. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Kaduna.
Keep going, Unathi. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Love from Dayton.
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Stay strong, Unathi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
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