Reactions as Man who Worked as Labourer Becomes Attorney of Same Court He Helped Build, Photos go Viral
- A determined man left South African online users inspired after sharing the brief story of his success online
- Mpho Lebepe detailed how he went from being a labourer to becoming an attorney at a court he helped build
- The law professional went on to encourage that everyone’s dreams are valid and social media users poured in their congratulations
Humble beginnings are often the launching pad to great milestones.
This holds true for a South African man who took to social media to briefly share how he went from being a labourer to realising his dreams of becoming an attorney at a court he helped build with his own two hands.
Source: Facebook
Mpho Lebepe shared a post on his Facebook featuring two photos of himself.
The first, dressed in blue overalls at a construction site, and the second, formerly dressed as an attorney.
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“I worked as a labourer during the construction of the High Court (Polokwane). Now I am representing my clients at the very same High Court as an Attorney. Your dreams are valid. Yours sincerely, Mpho Lebepe of Lebepe & Associates Inc,” he captioned the post.
His story is a reminder that everyone's path to success starts somewhere and that with a clear goal in mind, nothing is impossible.
Social media reacts
The cyber community was left both impressed and inspired by the young man’s determination and achievement.
Peet Wessels reacted:
“Hats off to you. Very well done.”
Gilbert Sithole said:
“Congratulations. How old were you during the construction? How old were you when you graduated law school?”
Anna Mantsosheng Ndabane commented:
“Wonderful keep up the good work I'm proud of you.”
Nare Mamoyahabo Marakalala Lebepe replied:
“Proud of you mbedzi.”
Matime Rikhotso wrote:
“Mpho, you are a living good example of what hard work can bring to one. Keep it up my ' brother-in-law '.”
Man who worked as labourer to pay his school fees finally graduates from university
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a young man who worked on a construction site to pay his school fees.
Sharing photos of his signing-out day on Facebook to celebrate his graduation, the man said that he always cried whenever his hard time photos came to sight.
One of the snaps he shared showed him working as a labourer on a construction site. In another one, he could be seen processing palm oil at a factory just to make ends meet.
He asked his friends on Facebook not to envy but celebrate his success at completing his education with him.
Source: Legit.ng
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