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SMU graduate transforms adversity into academic excellence
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversityRef: https://www.smu.ac.za/2026/07/28/smu-graduate-transforms-adversity-into-academic-excellence/
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Collected on 28 July 2026
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What this means
This is a news article on the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) website about Nthabiseng Sithole, an SMU graduate. It states that she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology, and describes her background, challenges (including lack of bursary funding), and motivation. The article also quotes her and highlights her future goal to qualify as a Clinical Psychologist to improve access to mental healthcare in underserved communities.
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Reference
https://www.smu.ac.za/2026/07/28/smu-graduate-transforms-adversity-into-academic-excellence/
Key Takeaways
- Subject: Nthabiseng Sithole
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology
- Academic result: graduated summa cum laude (SMU highest academic distinction)
- Institution: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
- Background: raised in Mmotla, North West Province
- Challenges: limited financial resources; unsuccessful bursary applications; no secured funding during an academic year
- Future goal: qualify as a Clinical Psychologist; improve access to mental healthcare in underserved communities; reduce stigma
- Nthabiseng Sithole
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
- North West Province
- Mmotla
- Clinical Psychologist