Now 17 years on, he has bagged his MBA and is planning to open his dream restaurant.
The 180-degree turnaround in his life, however, did not come without challenges though.
Read also
Man who dropped out of school celebrates bagging his diploma in accounting , thanks mom.
Read also
He would work during the day and at night hit the books.
PAY ATTENTION:Never miss breaking news joinBriefly News' Telegram channel!
Langa, Cape Town has been Patrices home for the last 17 years.
Patrice Niyonteze has made waves after he paid for his studies with the money he made from being a car guard. Image: Provided and Stock PhotoSource: UGC
He began pursuing his MBA in 2016 and money had been tough.
He sometimes wonders how he was able to pay his rent, buy food and pay for his studies.
Now that he was capped with his MBA, Patrice is working on plans to open a restaurant.
Read also
He is working hard to make his dream a reality.
But despite his pensionable age, leisure and resting on his laurels are not yet on the menu.
ThisLimpoporural man in his 36th year of teaching in schools is now focusing on law.
Read also
Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
