WATCH: Dr Malinga celebrating his UKZN graduate wife goes viral
It's important to celebrate special milestones with those you love.
Graduation season is here. It’s a time of celebration for all the hard work.
It’s a time when students look back on all their accomplishments and reflect on the journey that has brought them to this point.
Graduation is a milestone that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another - and it’s an emotional time for everyone involved.
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With graduations currently taking place at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, social media is abuzz with celebrations.
According to UKZN, Dr Sibongiseni Malinga and his wife, Zamela Malinga, have broken the internet after a video of Sibongiseni celebrating Zamela’s second graduation with wads of cash went viral.
The video was captured on Tuesday, 9 May, and has since garnered more than 1.2-million views after it was posted on UKZN’s social media pages.
Take a look at the moment everyone is talking about:
Dr Malinga, who is known as 'Dr Nokusho (Dr Luxury)', is a medical doctor practicing at King Edward VIII Hospital.
Zamela owns her own legal practice called, Malinga Attorneys.
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As students prepare to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas or degrees, it’s important to take a moment to remember all the people who have helped them along the way.
From parents and teachers to friends and mentors, each of these individuals has had a hand in helping the graduate reach their goals.
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Sibongiseni wanted to express his appreciation to his wife through this grand gesture of affection.
Unwilling to disclose how much the cash amounted to, Sibongiseni expressed his appreciation for how Zamela was able to break societal norms.
"My wife is not only a lawyer but a conveyancer and notary public and I have always stood behind her in helping her achieve her dreams," says Sibongiseni.
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Main image attribution: University of KwaZulu-Natal