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Thandi's final semester of a teaching qualification in Ekurhuleni

Thandi has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $1,250 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Tshepo T. Smith
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Ekurhuleni
Thandi is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a teaching qualification at Ekurhuleni University, and is two terms away from graduating. She has worked as a warehouse packer to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $1,250. The registrar has said Thandi can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Thandi has a first-class average, and a department head has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Thandi would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Thandi isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Ekurhuleni University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,250 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $670 • Final term tuition: $480 • Exam and lab fees: $35 • Textbooks and materials: $65 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-11-09
bill type
University tuition

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  1. Quick update: $1,130 raised so far (90%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 36% thanks to 9 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

    • Sending strength, Tshepo. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.

      • Keep going, Tshepo. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Sending strength, Tshepo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from San Jose.

          • Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours

            • thinking of you and your family, Tshepo. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too

              • Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from São Paulo.

                • wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                  • Rooting for you, Tshepo. Looking forward to the next update.

                    • Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

                      • study hard! I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

                        • Praying for you, Tshepo. I hope things turn around soon

                          • keep going. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Paris.

                            • Thinking of you and your family, Tshepo. Study hard! I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

                              • Rooting for you, Tshepo. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

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