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Brothers gifted R800k BMWs for passing matric
It’s matric results time later this week for the class of 2022 and that will mean lots of celebrating – and no doubt lots of tears too.
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Flashback 12 months to a social media post that went viral.
The post showed how two matric learners were gifted luxury BMWs for passing.
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While some of us received a small gift, some praise and a high five for passing, the gifting of two R800 000 cars is certainly not the norm!
A BMW for passing matric? Yes, please
Social media weighed in and got people talking.
A screenshot of an Instagram post from a car dealership has sent social media into a frenzy.
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Twitter gets in a twist
The photo quickly got people talking and reactions were mixed. Within minutes, people were absolutely tearing into each other online.
“Its not their fault that when their parents invested some 500 per month, your parents used it to drink alcohol, and buy fake hair, or fake nails, and eyelashes. When their parents were using their weekend time wise, your parents were in some churches praying or Shouting VIVA.
Dineo Mokobodi wrote on Twitter
Others weren’t convinced by that argument though. @Mgilijaccc responded. “Their parents have land which was repossessed from our forefathers through genocide.”
But while some were saying it is white privilege at its peak, others said that the gifts had nothing to do with race. As a result, the term “money privilege” was used.
Aside from the money topic. Some also took issue with buying such luxury sporty cars for youngsters who have only just (presumably) got their driving licences.
Whether you’re in favour of these particular gifts or not, we know one thing: EVERYONE would love to be those two brothers!
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As reported by The South African website, the matric results for the class of 2022 will be out this week.
Education minister Angie Motshekga announced that the results will be announced on Thursday, 19 January, and distributed by schools on Friday, 20 January.
Good luck to all concerned!
Stay tuned for more stories of outrageous gifts!
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