04/10/2025
Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤
After three years of sacrifice, giving up weekends, getaways, finances, sleep, and so much more, the light at the end of the tunnel finally came through as I graduated with my BCom degree.
This moment means the world to me. To complete this degree under the circumstances I found myself in was no easy task. Balancing full-time employment, family responsibilities, community work, and the constant demand of studies tested me in every possible way. There were moments I doubted myself. There were people who told me I wouldn’t make it, or that I’m wasting my time. But today, I stand here, not only having managed, but having COMPLETED it. Alhamdulillah!
I dedicate this degree to my wife, Inshaaf, and to my children. ❤️ You have been my pillars. My wife, thank you for your patience, your constant encouragement, and for holding things together when I needed to burn the midnight oil. I still remember sitting for hours, immersed in assignments and classes, losing track of time, and you would bring me food so I could keep going. My kids, you too sacrificed so much. While others went on holidays or enjoyed treats, you understood the bigger picture and walked this journey with me. This achievement is ours, as a family. I am beyond grateful and truly blessed, Alhamdulillah.
To my colleagues and family at Voice of the Cape, thank you for your understanding and support, which allowed me to pursue this dream while navigating an incredibly busy schedule.
As I reflect, I am reminded of the words of Nelson Mandela:
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
This degree is not just about personal achievement, it is about growth, empowerment, and creating a better future for my family and my community.
Today, I am proud, yet humbled. This is not the end, but rather the beginning of a greater journey, InshaAllah.
These views are mine and do not represent any organisation I’m associated with.
MANCOSA
Inshaaf Fakier
