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Celebrities with impressive degrees

By  | Feb 14, 2022, 10:49 AM  | Thuli Phongolo  | Top of the

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If there is one thing that always inspires us about our celebrities is when we learn that other than slaying it out here, they also have impressive degrees too to show for it. So just in case you didn't know which of your fave celebrities has graduated from the university, this article is just for you. 

Read more and find out whether your favorite celebrity will make it on the list.


Candice Modiselle


To begin us off is this gorgeous babe who is more than just a pretty face. The actress has a bachelor's degree of Drama Arts at the University of Wits. Now this is one celebrity who went for a career that perfectly suits her because when have we ever not wanted to see Candice on our screens right? 

She took to her social media to celebrate the good news and it is without a doubt an achievement that many look forward to. It is good to see that since then her career has taken an upward trajectory and that she continues to bag win after win and we most definitely love to see it. 



Zama Dube


There is no denying that Zama is one of the most loved radio presenters Mzansi has ever seen. The former YFM presenter is also quite the bookworm too. You will be pleased that she currently holds 2 degrees. 

She holds a Masters degree in African Literature from Wits and is currently pursuing a PHD in Cinema and Media studies at The University Of California Los Angeles. I know, right? Very impressive. Clearly she is a queen on an unstoppable roll and we love to see it. 


Keep shining sis!



Ntando Kunene


The former Miss SA 2017 is the true embodiment of beauty with brains. She too graduated from Wits University, with a bachelor’s degree in Education, with Honours in Curriculum Issues. 

The pageant queen recently took to her social media to share how difficult it was for her to go back to school and still raise a toddler at the same time. And while it may have been a tough hustle for her it is good to see that she came out successful and ready to take on the world.


K Naomi


Other than always setting our timelines on fire with her saucy photos and her beautiful family, you will be pleased to know that she also has an impressive degree too! The beauty queen boasts of a degree in brand building and management, and we have to agree it is definitely working wonders for her brand and career at large. 

She just became a mother not too long ago and she and her fiance have made us believe in love all over again. We can only wish her the very best moving forward. Cheers to more wins!



Thuli Phongolo


While this actress always seems to be making headlines for all the wrong reasons, we have to agree that she is one boss babe that does not let anything get to her. Thuli has a degree in Strategic marketing from the University of Johannesburg. 

She took to her social media to share the good news and her loyal fans could not be more proud of her. For now, her fans are keeping a close eye on her relationship and DJ Maphorisa to see if there might be anything there. 




Nomzamo Mbatha


Zamo has always been Mzansi’s sweetheart. With her heart of gold and always showing up for her friends, we are here for all of it. She is also a philanthropist and activist who is keen on speaking for the voiceless and taking part in a greater cause. 

The actress is said to be a holder of a degree in Business and Commerce and was also just recently still pursuing a second degree in accounting. Talk about brains and beauty! We love to see it and continue wishing her the best in her career and studies.



Cedric Fourie


This list would not be complete without this gorgeous actor who also just recently announced that he had bagged a UCT bachelors degree and we honestly could not be more proud of him. Taking to his social media, the Skeem Sam actor shared the good news with his fans and you can already imagine how excited everybody was. 

Cedric graduated with a post graduate diploma in Management practice and the smile on his face was enough to prove that he too was proud of this great achievement.


Shudufhadzo Musida


Last but not least we have the former Miss SA 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, who graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with an honours degree in International Relations. 

Her graduation unfortunately did not sit too well with many in Mzansi but being the queen that she is, she never let anyone rain on her parade and we celebrate her for such a great achievement. We have never doubted her ability to take on the world and it is good to see that she has not let us down. 

So, which Zaleb do you think has the most impressive degree? 


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