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South African autumn graduation shows pride and style 

6 months By Chumasande Matiwane

The proud moment of finally graduating from university should never be taken for granted. When autumn arrives in South Africa, grad season begins.

Thousands of students from different institutions graduate at this time. Graduation ceremonies hold significant importance as they highlight proud moments, the struggles endured and the sense of pride that comes with completing one’s qualification.

Gaining admission to any university in South Africa is an achievement in itself, but graduating takes that accomplishment to another level. Over the past two months, autumn graduations in South Africa have been celebrated at various institutions. These events have been vibrant showcases of pride, resilience and style, seamlessly blending academic achievement with rich cultural heritage.

Students celebrate their graduation ceremony on the steps of Cape Town University where a giant picture of Nelson Mandela hangs down on December13 2013, in Cape Town. Mandela, South Africa's first democratically elected president, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, died at his home in Johannesburg on December 5, 2013. AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)
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Some graduates have showcased fashion-forward traditional attire, including traditional beadwork, accompanied by family, dancing and celebrating this momentous milestone. 

The University of Free State had an extra special moment when triplets and twins graduated at the same time. This displayed a shared journey of resilience, achievements and passion for what the future holds.  The Mbiyo triplets walked across the stage together, receiving their Bachelor of Laws degrees. Twins Dévano Arries and Devino Arries were among the graduates getting their Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation. 

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One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “Oh, I love grad szn(season)”, and the quoted tweets have been nothing but special.

Dali Mpofu’s daughter, Zwekazi Mpofu, also graduated this season, earning a Bachelor of Commerce from UCT. Her dad took to X to celebrate.

Also see: Internet reacts to posthumous graduations at University of Free State

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