How teenage motherhood did not prevent me from embarking on the Chartered Accountancy journey

• “It is what it is, but it will become what you make of it.”
• Hi, I am Makhosazane Mampa, born and raised in Newcastle, in Northern KwaZulu Natal South Africa.
• I am a Chartered Accountant from SAICA (The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) and a Senior Financial Manager by profession.
• But what is special about me? Nothing…. except, that when I was in grade 11, I fell pregnant and had my son. 
• Here is my story of how with continuous hard work and resilience I went from teenage mum to Chartered Accountant and not becoming a victim of my circumstances!

I just wanted a ‘University Degree’! 

Growing up my family was my only inspiration and rock.

My mother who is a teacher finished her matric at the age of 24 years and also went to college. While my father finished in his mid-30s and today holds short-term courses from Technicon South Africa.

My parents’ pursuit of education despite the added responsibility of building a family made me want to at least have a University degree. Also, I would also be the first person in my extended family to obtain a university degree!