A woman has shared the story how her mother rose from selling sweets on the streets to become a school teacher.

She shared the story on a Facebook Group, #ImStaying.

Mohau Cool Mohh Tutubala revealed how her mother went through hard times selling sweets just to support her and other siblings at home.

“She started working at a farm school with just matric during those times and when they were about to be phased out.”

The determined woman took advantage of government’s help to further her education and eventually graduated as a teacher.

“I am staying because she is the motivation I needed to also become a teacher and now am a DH at my school.” She concluded.