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From general worker to UKZN law graduate: Man completes decade-long journey despite financial hardship

IOL · 15 September 2026 at 16:36

From general worker to UKZN law graduate: Man completes decade-long journey despite financial hardship

Lungelo Ngcobo has graduated with an LLB from UKZN after overcoming funding problems, unemployment and years of working to pay for his studies.

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