South African celebrities with no qualifications

Despite having no qualifications, several South African celebrities have fast become global brands and multi-millionaires. No doubt,  fortune favours the bold.

Education has been regarded as the key to success in recent years, but several celebrities have managed to defy the odds with illustrious careers to show for it.

They have managed to excel and harness their skills, making them stand above the rest despite not pursuing academic careers.

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SOUTH AFRICAN CELEBS WITH NO QUALIFICATIONS

Some South African celebrities have established themselves as brands despite having no colourful academic qualifications.

Minnie Dlamini

With a career spanning years, one might find it puzzling that Minnie Dlamini does not hold any degree.

She had to ditch University to pursue her passion for small screens. Years later, she is one of the most celebrated media personalities.

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Bonang Matheba

Reports have it that she had to drop out of college after auditioning for a SABC job.

After her audition, she became the darling of small screens, thanks to the SABC gig.

With a career spanning years, she has fast become a brand.

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COLORFUL CAREERS

Boity Thulo

Boity Thulo is a celebrated South African rapper and media personality.

She debuted on small screens in 2011 and has won big since then.

Thulo studied psychology and criminology at Monash University but was forced to drop out due to financial issues. In the wake of her woes, she switched to the small screens. No doubt, she become a force to reckon with when it comes to the entertainment industry.

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Casper Nyovest

He is one of the best acts to ever come from South Africa. Despite dropping out of school, he always encourages youths to seek education.

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