Gumede goes back to school and triumphs.Bongani Gumede was so determined to finish his studies that he gave up acting jobs that he felt would interfere with his plans.
Gumede, who has acted in many TV productions, is among the people who graduated on Monday with a postgraduate diploma in arts at the University of the Witwatersrand…
Theatre and television actor Bongani Gumede has graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts at Wits University.
In a short video clip shared on Wits’ social media platform, the “Isibaya” star reminded South Africans of the importance of education.Gumede said education is important hence he never stopped pursuing his postgraduate studies.
Actor Bongani Gumede graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts this afternoon. Talent should be coupled with education, he says. #Isibaya #Mzansi #WitsGrads #Witsie4Life #WitsGraduation #Actor #BonganiGumede pic.twitter.com/AIVUN10HzM
— Wits University (@WitsUniversity) July 18, 2022
He also urged his fans to never stop learning. The star also noted that talent alone is not enough.
“Education is important in life and it’s important to study. IsiZulu says we learn until we die. This means that talent alone is not enough. This is why it is important to study and back talent with education,” said Gumede.
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“This will also allow us to reclaim and return to our roots while we have the backing of formal education,” added Gumede.
Watch the video below.
— Wits University (@WitsUniversity) July 18, 2022
Fans commented under the Wits post, wishing their idol well and congratulating him on his big achievement.
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