Amina Jack, the former Isibaya actress, is the latest celebrity to graduate from the reputable UKZN.
The 25-year-old star successfully earned her Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology while balancing her acting career and her studies.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is increasingly becoming the preferred tertiary institution for many South African celebrities.
Reality TV personality Amahle Biyela beamed with happiness as she celebrated her graduation from the same university on 7 May.
AMINA JACK GRADUATES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KWA ZULU-NATAL
Amina, known for her portrayal of Thokozani Zungu on Isibaya, clocked her victory lap in 2024 after obtaining her Bachelor of Social Science degree in Psychology from UKZN.
In a touching Instagram post, she wrote that self-doubt crept in after dropping out in the second semester in 2021. However, she pushed through and became proud of being the first in her family to graduate.
Her academic journey wasn’t smooth sailing, considering that she had to travel between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg while shooting the final season of Isibaya.
“Thank you, Jesus! We did it! First-generation graduate ekhaya [at home]. I’m still in awe of God’s goodness and faithfulness,” she began.
“To tell you, I dropped out in 2021 2nd Semester. I genuinely did not think I would live long enough to see or experience this,” she added.
In an interview with UKZN in 2026, Amina expressed her gratitude for the support she received from the university’s Student Services Division. It offered her counseling sessions throughout her overall academic journey.
“It was mentally challenging, but I made it. I don’t think I would have gone through with the mental issues that I was going through without my psychologist,” she began.
“Even when I was not doing my best, there was always somebody encouraging me,” she added.
The actress also revealed that she is pausing her studies to focus on getting practical experience in the field of Psychology. However, she plans on pursuing her masters degree and PHD.
