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NOZIPHO NADINE MAGAGULA
CRAWFORD PRETORIA,
MATRICULATED IN 2012
Nozipho is a medical doctor as well
as an activist for rural health. She is
a former Miss Earth International top
16 finalist and was Miss Earth South
Africa 2016. Added to that she is a
model and ambassador for Green
Campaigns. Shew!
Please share with us a fond memory from
Crawford. My favourite memory comes from my
Grade 11 year. I was blessed with the opportunity
to act on one of South Africa’s biggest stages in
the state theatre with direction from Mr. Jaco van
Wyk. It was phenomenal being able to show my
friends and family that I could act and that I was
good at it.
What keeps you motivated? My belief in the
beauty of my dreams – I wake up hungry to
achieve my goals.
How do you tackle challenges?
As a medical doctor, I’m faced with over 100
challenges a day. I have learnt that taking a
moment to analyse the situations objectively
allows me to come up with solutions that benefit
everyone. Trust me, it’s not easy to so this, but with
great effort it is possible.
What do you believe is the key to success?
I’ve come to learn that my key to success lies in
forgiving myself. I have failed and experienced
great disappointment in my life but being able to
forgive myself has given me the skill to keep trying
again, and without fear of failure.
What do you do to relax and take time out? I
adore travelling. The very feeling of putting distance
between myself and a stressor is the reason I travel.
It gives me great solace and peace.
What disciplines/values are most important?
Love, patience, confidence, respect and honesty.
What do you love the most about your work?
I love the interaction I have with my patients and
being able to make a difference in someone’s life. It
brings me great joy to see an individual heal.
The job I have has also enabled me to be a strong
role model to women around me. I have shown
them that it is possible to make your dreams come
true. It’s not easy but it’s definitely possible.
What would you tell your 16-year-old self? Nozi,
put your chin up, relax your shoulders, and smile.
Find that little sliver of confidence within you and
let it radiate because life is going to be tough. You
may not know all the answers, you are going to fail,
something or someone will disappoint you. Don’t
dismay – everything is going to be just fine.
Is there a message you would like to share with
current Crawford students? You are currently in
the best years of your life, though it may not feel
like it. These are years you will remember and share
fondly. Enjoy every moment of it. Dream about your
future, get involved in all the activities you desire
and most importantly, don’t forget to learn from all
your mistakes. Being in Crawford was an absolute
blessing. I will be forever grateful that I am a
Crawfordian. I have no doubt you will be, too.
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