
🎓 From Petrol Pumps to Classrooms: Meet Puseletso Thoola’s Inspiring Journey
Puseletso Thoola’s story is the true definition of resilience, ambition, and transformation.
Once working long shifts at an Engen petrol station, she is now standing tall as a qualified teacher — a journey that has captured the hearts of many across South Africa.
â›˝ A Humble Beginning
For years, Puseletso served customers with a smile at a busy Engen garage.
But deep inside, she held on to a dream that seemed far out of reach: becoming a teacher.
With every litre pumped and every rand earned, she was saving not just for survival — but for her future.
🎓 A Dream Realised
Through years of hard work, studying after shifts, and overcoming financial struggles, Puseletso finally completed her teaching qualifications.
Now, she’s teaching the next generation — proof that no dream is too big, and no start too small.
“My story is not about fuel — it’s about fire. The fire inside me that refused to die,” she shared in a recent interview.
🌟 Why Her Story Matters
In a world full of overnight influencers and lottery dreams, Puseletso’s journey is a reminder of real hustle.
It speaks to students, single moms, petrol attendants, and anyone who has been told they can’t.
🗣️ What South Africans Are Saying
💬 “She gives hope to all of us struggling in low-paying jobs.”
💬 “From the forecourt to the front of the classroom — salute, sis!”
💬 “We need more stories like this in our media!”