Melody L. Mpuru

• Public Servant || Activist || Wife || Wits masters student || ANC Member in good standing || Destined for greatness •

[University of KwaZulu-Natal @UKZN]

Graduate’s Emotional Moment Captures Hearts

Twenty-four-year-old Nokuthula Dlamini, an only child raised by a single mother who works as an informal trader, was overcome with emotions as she graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) this week with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology.

Video and images of an emotional Nokuthula embracing her mother, Lindiwe Dlamini, during the ceremony soon went viral on social media, prompting public offers of support, including clothes and photoshoots.

She had attended graduation without a new dress as she could not afford one.
“I did not want to trouble my mother because I knew the dire situation at home, so I decided to go with the clothes I had. What was important for me was just to be present at graduation because I thought this might be the last one for me,” said Dlamini.

Dlamini, who is from Pietermaritzburg, said she was filled with mixed emotions during the ceremony as she recalled the struggles she faced during her studies and in the lead-up to her graduation.

She said the tears were for how grateful she is to finally make it, the support she received, and the happiness of making her mother proud.

Her financial struggles made the journey to success a lot more challenging. She thanked her lecturer, Dr Siphamandla Sithelo, who secured accommodation for her for the year, and she said her roommate, Ms Khethukuthula Khoza, assisted with food and anything else she needed. She also thanked her supervisor for encouraging her to attend counselling.

After trending on social media, people have reached out to Dlamini with various gestures. “I am so grateful to everyone who has reached out. I wish I could shout to the world to thank each and every one of them. I feel God has answered all my prayers and worries. Thank you to everyone,” said Dlamini.

She encouraged other students facing financial struggles or challenges to never let those struggles deter them from following their dreams. “Don’t give up, go out and finish what you started,” said Dlamini.

[Parks Tau @TauParks]

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I will be responding to questions for Oral Reply in Parliament.

[Parks Tau @TauParks]

[SACU]

Together with Minister Godongwana, we hosted the 55th Session of the Southern African Customs Union Ministerial Council.

The region must work together to ensure prosperity.

We look forward to further working to enhance the economic futures of all our countries.

[Tshepo Mashego @TshepoTsala]

Fittings with the musical maestro!

[Wonderful.T Khumalo @wonderfultshepo]

"Fly Air Sfebe" - 😌

[City of Joburg @CityofJoburgZA]

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#JoburgUpdates ^TM

[City of Joburg @CityofJoburgZA]

Court Ruling CONFIRMED ✅ #CityofJoburg reaffirms its position on regulating informal trading in the inner city.

Informal Traders: Verification & permit process accelerates
Dates: Nov 4 - Nov 18, 2025.
Venue: Opportunity Centre, 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein.
Bring Docs: ID/Passport/Permits, Proof of Residence, JPC docs & relevant certificates required for a permit.

"Designed to formalize trading activities, improve compliance with by-laws, and foster a safe and orderly trading environment." - Executive Mayor Morero.

#TheJoburgWeAllWant ^TM

[Anele Mdoda @Anele]

Bad Influencer is a good show. BK’s character development is peak peak!!!!

Pinky as well. Such great chemistry between the two leads.

As for you Naomi, bitchikazi yomhlaba ke uNono

#BadInfluencer

Brilliant premise as well. Believable. Bonke

[Sibu Mabena @sibumabena]

Okay… #SunCityTakeover 2026 …

1. @SANRAL_za you have 360 days to fix the potholes on the road to Sun City 🔆 I believe in you 🙏

2. @HomeComingEvent you have 60 days break from us… 03 January 2026, please drop those tickets so that folks have atleast 200-250 days to get their coins out of their bank accounts and stokvels and into your bank account

3. @GALXBOY you have 360 days to figure out how to paint the Cascades hotel in your GalXBoy signature print and make all the bedding for all the hotel beds in the entire resort that exact print…or whatever crazy thing yall gonna do to take it to the top again next year!

4. The rest of you, friends of HCE and likers of good times, you have 360 to decide who you’ll be sharing a room with or put in your visa request now or plan your “break” or break up now already or whatever your ideal situation is. Choose wisely cos that can make or break your experience.

Okunye, sobona phambili. See you there 🔆

[Melody L. Mpuru @Mel_it_is]

He doesn’t deserve this

[African Hub @AfricanHub_]

South African Businesswoman, Mary Phadi started her logistics business with one truck which started working with side tippers in 2007.

Today, she employs 53 Truck Drivers and has a fleet of side tippers, flat decks and tankers which transport coal, lime, manganese and maize.

She is the Founder of Basadi Logistics, a trucking company located in Emalahleni (Witbank).

Her son, Lebohang Phadi is the CEO of the company, and was included in the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 in 2021.

[Parks Tau @TauParks]

#SAinFrance#SAatOECD 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[Parks Tau @TauParks]

[PLEASE WATCH 📹📽️] : RECAP ON #SAinUSA VISIT🇿🇦🇺🇸 MEDIA ENGAGEMENT: ON G20 ISSUES

[Parks Tau @TauParks]

Today I was honoured to celebrate 100 years of AECI, a journey from explosives to a global industrial giant across mining, chemicals, water, food & agri-sciences. AECI’s growth mirrors SA’s industrial potential. This milestone inspires confidence in what we can build, together.

[Parks Tau @TauParks]

[PARLIAMENT APPEARANCE ] : Led a team from @the_dtic and @SA_NLC to brief SCOPA on audit outcomes & SUI investigation. We’ve committed to strengthening systems for more efficient delivery, ensuring the NLC fulfils its mandate to the public. #Accountability #GoodGovernance

[Parks Tau @TauParks]

[ANNOUNCEMENT] : THE MINISTER OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION ANNOUNCES THE AWARD OF THE 4TH NATIONAL LOTTERY AND SPORTS POOL LICENSE.

[Anele Mdoda @Anele]

Not everyone has to speak guys. Speak when you have something to say and not because you want to say something

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

BREAKING: Trump is flat-out lying—and his rhetoric is dangerously racist.

FACTS:
- White people make up 7.3% of South Africa’s population.

- But they account for just 1.8% of all murder victims.

That means Black South Africans are far more likely to be murdered than whites—by a wide margin. The data proves it. Trump’s fearmongering isn’t just false—it’s designed to stoke racial division. Don’t fall for it.

Community Note me. I dare you!