
Ayanda Thabethe bags MBA degree from Henley Business School
From getting engaged to bagging her MBA degree, the mother of two is living in her best season yet.
With her stunning looks and impressive academic credentials, she is the epitome of elegance, intelligence, proving that beauty and brains are the ultimate power combo.
Ayanda Thabethe (39) is a well sought after MC, speaker, actress and award-winning media personality with a deep passion for all things beauty and fashion in addition to her strong emphasis on female education.
In a romantic turn of events, Ayanda got engaged in December 2024, sending her fans and celebrities into a frenzy of congratulations and well wishes.
The proposal marked a new chapter in her personal life, and she has been basking in the joy and love that comes with it.
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But Ayanda's year hasn't been all about romance, she's also been working hard on her academic pursuits.
Recently, she took to her Instagram to celebrate a significant milestone of completing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from one of the most prestigious institutions, Henley Business School.
Fans and celebrities joined the beauty guru in celebrating this milestone, wishing her once again well wishes and congratulatory messages, with some telling her of how inspirational she is and how they are rooting for her in life.
The caption reads "I'm incredibly proud to have passed with a distinction for my thesis, and I give all glory to God for carrying me through."
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