Shauwn Mkhize, affectionately known as MaMkhize, announced that she graduated with her Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree this past weekend. The businesswoman revealed that her sister also graduated with her PHD and they made their parents proud. “Dear Mama and Papa — Here we are…your daughters are both doctors. I hope you and dad are watching over this moment and you are beyond proud. Thank you Lord for this day and thank you to oKhabazela ka Mavovo kayihlandla,” she wrote on Instagram.

“It’s moments like this that I cherish from the bottom of my heart , being celebrated and acknowledged whilst I’m still alive.. It’s official you can now address me as Dr President Shauwn Mkhize,” she continued. MaMkhize’s family held a special congratulatory dinner for her. “Last night my family and friends put together a spectacular celebratory dinner for me. I’m so grateful for them, the immense love they showered on me last night was so heartwarming,” she wrote on Instagram. “The greatest gift you can ever give somebody is showing up for them and boy, oh boy did they show up for me.

Thank you to each and every person that made my day super special,” she continued. The Royal AM club owner shared several pictures from her graduation ceremony which was held in-person, not virtually.