Her name is called. It is Tuesday, 8 April, just past 16:00 in the afternoon. This is her moment: the culmination of three years of dedication. It is graduation day. She takes a breath and, with a radiant smile, walks across the auditorium stage on the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University (NWU). Her eyes find a familiar face seated at the centre of the stage, beaming with pride. She walks towards him and bends down as Prof Bismark Tyobeka, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the NWU, officially caps his daughter.

Arise, Siviwe Tyobeka, graduate of the NWU with a degree in Biochemistry and Physiology.

Watch the video below as father and daughter share their thoughts on their journey together.

Siviwe Tyobeka received her degree in Biochemistry and Physiology

Photo supplied by Tian du Preez