A heartwarming video of the Madaza family from the Eastern Cape has left South Africans inspired and motivated. The family, consisting of parents and four children, boasts an impressive array of academic achievements, with multiple degrees among them.
The video, shared on TikTok by @magesh_photography, shows the family gathered in a studio to celebrate the graduation of their last-born child. The father, a PhD holder, and the mother, with two degrees, are joined by their four children, who have accumulated an impressive nine degrees between them.
The video has garnered over 200k views and a thousand comments, with social media users congratulating the family and noting the importance of living by example. Many users praised the family’s achievements, calling them “black excellence” and a true inspiration.
One user, @Kyalami, joked about wanting to be adopted into the family, saying, “I’m ready to be adopted. I’ll be the last born. Coming with LLB. Beautiful family, indeed. Well done Madaza family. What an inspiration.”
Another user, @tido_maqanda, noted, “Dad really said, ‘I am the Father of the house, and I shall lead by example.’ Beautiful, educated family.”
The Madaza family’s achievements serve as a testament to the power of education and the importance of family support. Their story has left many South Africans feeling motivated and inspired to pursue their own academic goals.