Rhiza Babuyile celebrated Julia Zwane’s success after graduating from Network Engineering with 10 distinctions out of 12 modules from Pearson Institute of Higher Education.

Julia is a former Rhiza Babuyile IT student who won the bursary competition in 2019 at a Mandela Day event organised by Rhiza Babuyile and our partner, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings to study further at Pearson Institute. Julia wrote a touching motivational letter on why she would like to study further and why she is passionate about IT.

It was through Rhiza Babuyile, Momentum Metropolitan, Pearson Institute and her dedication that Julia Zwane saw herself studying further and putting all the efforts to complete her Higher Certificate Course with bright colours.

Rhiza Babuyile was there in a lunch celebration with Julia and closest people in her life to celebrate her success.

"I would like to thank Rhiza Babuyile, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings and Pearson Institute of Higher Education for this amazing opportunity as it has made a great impact in my career. The journey was not easy as I come from the township of Orange Farm and met young people from different backgrounds. I kept reminding myself why I was there and the importance of staying focused without comparing myself with others." "This was a life changing experience as I have learnt a lot – to work under pressure, to meet deadlines, to be independent, to learn from different people, to work hard and to stay focused. When I saw that I got so many distinctions I was surprised at myself at how I did it, and I was over the moon at the same time. Though we could not have the normal graduations but virtual graduations, this lunch celebration feels like I am having it – thank you for celebrating my success. Thank you again to these organisations for my career development. I will always be grateful,” said the hard working young woman."