An emotional Dawn took to her social media to share the exciting news, revealing that her journey hasn't been an easy one. "It wasn't easy, but it was worth it. Ngiyabonga Ba Thembu, Bo Gabadele Bo Mnisi we Mvula, Bo Jama, Nina baka Phakade💖 Thank you to everyone that was there to celebrate this milestone. The gratitude I have in my is immeasurable, I am so humbled by your love and blessings."
Dawn didn't see this one coming, it caught her by surprise and brought tears down her eyes.
"And the most overwhelming thing happened, my family Aba Thembu honored me with an award of appreciation, appreciating my achievements, appreciating the one that they raised. I feel so blessed....."
She also gave a shoutout to Simphiwe Lizwi Shembe for doing a stellar job as the programme director on the day.
"Thank you to my brother @lizwi_zulu_quotes for being the most hilarious program director. Ngiyabonga Nhlanzi, Ngiyabonga Nhliziyo ezimashumishumi."
She also gave a shoutout to Dance Pop group Nine 2 Five who gave a performance. "Thank you to my brothers @nine2five_rsa for an awesome performance."
\\ This was followed by a special shoutout to the Shembes.
"Laba o Baba bami Bakwa Shembe who came to celebrate with me, to bless me and to share in the joy. Ngiyabonga Bo Nhlanzi, Bo Nhliziyo Ezimashumishumi, Nina baka Sokhabuzela, Nina Baka Mzazela."
Thandeka King saved the best for last as she thanked ger mother and uncle for being present. "Thank you to my Mother and My uncle Malume Gab Thank you Mama Gugu, Mam MPUME, Aunt Thandie. Thank to my sister for always being there."
