BA Degree - the First Step on a Long Road

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Mr Siyanda Zulu, who faced various challenges during his studies for a BA degree, felt exhilarated when he walked on to the stage to be capped.

Majoring in Legal Studies and Criminology, Zulu said: ‘It feels like I’ve been liberated after years of battling but my struggle does not end here. I will continue with the struggle until I obtain a PhD.’

Asked why he chose to study for a BA Zulu said: ‘I have always been inquisitive about things. I constantly feel the urge to acquire knowledge. I pursued this degree because I want to be respected by family and colleagues, and also to be competitive within the academic field. In the initial stages of my studies, I wanted to be a lawyer but as time went on, I discovered an interest in criminology.’

Currently doing his BA Honours, he said his research had been on the drug trafficking trade.

Zulu thanked his family and friends saying: ‘I had so much support from them and never felt pressured. They encouraged me and were always there to pick me up. So I want to say thank you to all of them for being a part of this journey, I hope they buckle up because we haven’t reached the final destination yet.’

 Sibongile H. Moyo