Nomzamo Mbatha on The Upside of Failure with Relebogile Mabotja 

I can relate ; passed matric got accepted at UCT …. Academic exclusion … years later I’m a doctor. Life gets better after a dark place

You so beautiful nd so humble you are beautiful natural

Nomzamo is absolutely stunning

I totally loved uShaka Ilembe. A job well done. ❤

She’s so funny 😂❤❤I love her

Nomzamo is so relatable. I also grew up an over-achiever, the only black student at the top of my class. Independent child - I was so disciplined, my parents rarely pushed me to complete tasks. Then varsity came and that’s where I learnt that failure is something to be embraced - it’s a learning curve. And to be honest, failure is fun😂 especially for people who like being challenged. The key is to always keep trying Love you Nomzamo!!!🤩

When she said, “…because we’re so self-sufficient, we struggle to ask for help.” I felt that.

One thing about failure it can be a blessing when you have love and support around you but when you have nothing and literally no one damn it’s the hardest thing ever one can go through.

I remember Nomzamo from Stats at UCT. She always used to sit at the back and she was just as beautiful as she is now. Her comeback story has been one of the most awe-inspiring things to watch.

You can’t watch Nomzamo speak and not fall in love. There’s such a beautiful aura around her

I can relate when she says "I don't tell my friends when I have achieve something". I always feel like if I can achieve it anyone can achieve it. And I just want validation from my mom more than any person.

That childhood trauma as an over achiever i still need to visit......

Nomzamo Mbatha is such an inspiration especially for a 17 year old like me. Man, she makes me want to dream big. I love you so much, and I want to thank you for always showing us that we can achieve everything we put our minds into❤️

I still feel like a 5 yr old in a 33 yr old body Glad we are all healing

Just had a flashback of breaking down at Uni after failing my first ever economics test at Uni, I did not break down because I failed. I broke down because I thought of everyone back home. So relatable.

At 37years I am finally facing the 15 year old little girl, who had to grow up quicker and play part of Father.

Nomzamo is a breath of fresh air ❤

Now, this is what you call a CELEBRITY....worthy to be Celebrated 🎉.

I’m watching this the day before my admin law exam at UCT. I’m repeating the class. This episode was really good. Thank you❤

I wish she wasn’t interrupted from finishing her sentences😢. Beautiful interview I could listen to Nomzamo all day 🫶🏽❤️

Yhuuuuu, I can totally relate. From being a high achiever my entire school life to failing while at UCT🙌🏾🙌🏾. UCT humbled me shem. Eventhough I graduated a year later than those I started with, I'm glad I made out with a degree at least. "failure is a pivot, I felt that" 😢

I am not yet in varsity and I think I really needed to hear sis Nomzamo talk about failure in this way.I feel more prepared and I now understand that there are gonna be some ups and downs in life but like she said "its just a pivot" 😂❤it's crazy how much of an influence one can have on other people lives by just being themselves and I just want to say that you are Really appreciated and you set an awesome example to many young(and old) people out there..me included, and I absolutely love and adore you for that. And SHAKA ILEMBE?? Sis yall ATE ATE!!! I've always been very curious about the history of South Africa and Africa as a whole because, in seSotho we say "ha o sa tsebe mo otswang teng okekebe wa tseba mo oyang teng". When I was younger my father told me the story of uShaka Zulu and seeing it come to life like this is truly amazinggg,especially it being portrayed by our current role models and people we see on TV on a daily basis!! that just adds the cherry on top😂thank you so so much for everything you do. It is highly appreciated❤Bayede dawg!!🙌🤣

I asked to take a picture with her at SAFW in 2015. I was still in design schooL- insecure AF. She agreed and I was just so happy. ❤❤ 😃 I'm turning 30 next year, and I feel like a failure. Broke, lost and all. I'm in therapy. I take anti-depressants. I have a Masters degree and I feel like why? Because nje aaii* deep sigh* Turning 30 in 3 months, I'm chasing my childhood dream in 2024. To be an art teacher. ✨️ Started from ground zero. ❤ Love and light guys. ✨️

Ironically it's also her birthday today, great interview.

Two very beautiful,smart abd successful black women.I stan 💕🇿🇦👌🏾.

Beautiful interview, got emotional listening but wow Zamo, you should be proud of yourself ntombazane! 😍🤩🤍🤍

She speaks IsiZulu and English so beautifully ❤

"Every-time you win, I feel like I have won", I want someone to also love me like this pls

I also relate to this. i feel if you really wanna test yourself go to you UCT.

Why am I crying??? This is so unlike me when watching podcasts. I have resonated so much with Nomzamo and I also attended the Accounting lectures with her. My story is for another day but I am so proud of her. She is an epitome of success and confidence. I love her so much

Oh Zamo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ what a beautiful aura she carries❤

Listening for the second time today. Shared with my 14 year old daughter. Will come back watch again. My inner child is still in form 1. She's 13. I resonate so much with this conversation. I'm laughing and in tears listening to this. Thank you so much Zamo for sharing and we love you so much😍

She kinda looks like Nandipha on the thumbnail🫣 but anyway i love her😂

"I don't see failure, it's always a pivot" 🌻

Cues "to be young, gifted and Black oh what a lovely precious dream"

Thanks Relebogile for a differently designed or should I say flawless Zamo interview 🙏🏾

I relate to this video so much 🥺 I love Nomzamo so much and I was so privileged to have met her on campus the day before and day of our graduation 🥺🙏🏾 She’s such an inspiration to all of us ❤

God will use the ordinary and make them extraordinary

"Good girl syndrome" makes a lot of women grin and bare soooo much lack. Nomzamo articulates this so well.

When they say Failure is a stepping stone…

Wow! I cried listening to this. I honestly know why I love this woman so much. She reminded me of something so profound that I had forgotten. ahhhh what a wholesome lady

I loooooove…. Nomzamo. I live in the USA, I discovered her when she spoke and sang at mom Winnie Mandela’s funeral. Keep reaching for the stars young lady, you have great and relatable disposition❤

Nomzamo the type of woman you immediately fall in love with, her personality and energy is amazing.

Look I love Relebogile, listening to her is always mind bottling. This interview though 😮 I'm sure it spoke to a lot of us. We need to heal😢 well done to Nomzamo.

Soo relatable in many levels 🥺. I got to reflect on my childhood traumas and it made me realize I'm not crazy or dramatic when I react to triggers. Nomzamo and 702 thank you so much. This interview was beautiful and healing. I didn't want it to end❤️❤️❤️ The lesson I got is to ALWAYS "Stand up for myself and speak my truth"

I feel like Nomzamo is the first person to openly talk about the struggles of University ❤ in my teens I didn't hear anyone talking about such ❤

I literally shed tears watching this, as I relate so much to her childhood and her upbringing. I've learned a lot from this conversation.

Wow that was me at Rhodes except I had to push through. I am literally struggling with that lack of emotional support and now that im older, support in general 😣

😊my two favorite beautiful women in 1 space wow really enjoyed the interview❤. So wish Relebohile can be back with Unpack was really loving that podcast ❤

Shu but this conversation...also Relebogile is the girl she thinks she is...love love love this...well done on this convo.

The best interview I've watched in my life. I'm at a point in my life where i needed to hear this. Thank you Zamo❤❤❤

Is so painful how someone's words can changer the course of your life😢We internalize words people say to us,and all of a sudden we become reserved and insecure and crawl back to ur shell😢❤But we are healing one step and the time ❤

Thank you for the lovely interview... I needed to hear this, just got my results failed one module for the very first time in my life I failed and for some reason I wanted to deregister my masters 😂😂😂. To think of it now and hearing you beauty queens talk about it, I can relate and thank God that it had to happen to me.

_Shaka iLembe_ Decolonises Zulu/African History. Thank U for this production.

Dnt have a lot share really but would really like to say thank you... thank you and do.continue to represent... love you lots

Economics did me wrong last semester 😩 I'm relating

Forever yena❤️🥰 I love her please!

Nomzamo is an inspirational woman❤ loved this interview 🥹

I did not want to watch this but I am glad I did

Love Nomzamo❤

Two eloquent ladies 👏 “Keeping my feet on the ground” - love this because humility is everything. An important reminder of the “why”. For an A achiever, most look at failure as another obstacle to outdo. Beautiful interview. Congrats on everything 👏 You deserve it all 💫

Oh my word, she gave me such a Gabrielle Union vibe here 😊

Nomzamo is a sweetheart

The interviewer shouldn't interrupt her sentences and lead her into another train of thoughts. Overall good interview very interesting perspective.

The world truly truly needs more women like Nomzamo. This is who young girls should idolize and be obsessed with! What a light!!!!!!!

she is strong 💙 & i pray she goes to regular therapy & mental health sessions now that she can afforf it

😭😭😭😭 why is she telling my life story? 😢 She is such an inspiration ❤

KwaMashu Stand Up!!!🎉🎉🎉

She is so effortlessly beautiful 😍😍🥺

I have been wanting, and I think "needing" this topic. More please. Thank you!

You being honest 😅😅😅😅hheyi some of us went to Wits and the rest was history economic 101 killed us it made us believe economic is not our thing however my believe is the gap between varsity and high school is very big

I'm really enjoying your conversation ladies and yes you are so right. My daughter is turning 13 next month and I am already seeing flames...😂😂😂

I have a crush on you nomzamo 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍

I’m loving the series its made me feel so proud put some respect on the kingdom

Such a fine interviewer you are Relebogile. Beautiful interview andconversation. Love Nomzamo. I remember seeing her at Baxter res in 2010.

Guys Nomzamo is beautiful and I can't enough of watching her work on Shaka Ilembe. Relebogile is phenomenal and I have no words to describe how good she is.

Oh woooow I honestly can relate about being an over achiever and failing at varsity.. I remember Professor Mamokgethi mentioning this I think she called it “social capital” I think.

I enjoyed watching this interview ,Nomzamo you such a kind person ❤❤❤❤❤

Classy , humble , beautiful lady who’s just climbing the ladder of success qha!!

You're my forever inspiration @NomzamoMbatha😊😊❤❤❤❤my home girl from Kwamashu, I'm so PROUD OF YOU STHANDWA SAMY 🥺😍 thank you sooooo much team.

Ngiyamthanda u Nomzamo bandla❤️❤️❤️

Nomzamo is so amazing , I so wish one-day someone interview me and tell all about the childhood trauma . I gained a lot from this interview. Thank you Kelebogile....keep shining gal ❤

This was a phenomenal experience listening to you and getting to know you .I adore you sister , Congratulations on your well deserved success 👌🙏🔥🔥🔥

You can’t watch Nomzamo speak and not fall in love. There’s such a beautiful aura around her

I am proud of u girl, u've achieved a lot & still more coming. I c our South African Oprah. All the best girl🙌😘😘😘

Please tell her I love her❤she’s a breath of fresh air man❤ by the way I also failed Eco101 😂

South African English is so amazing we have such a rich accent honestly

Bayede Dawg🤣

Love everything about her 🫶🏾

I relate so much to her talking abt being scared of her own voice and not knowing her voice and her self and how tht messed up her self esteem..how i love her❤v

This interview was so powerfully overwhelming emotionally. Zamo's resilience is a story that every girlchild should view, watch, listen and embrace her WOMANDLA!! Great interview Relebogile. Thank you.

Such a beautiful interview. I can relate so much to Nomzamo. And I too I am on a journey of re-parenting myself. Such a learning curve.

We don't talk enough about the vocals (the score etc) on ilembe. Epic

"I don't see failure. It's always a pivot".

I could listen to Nomzamo all day🥰🥰 I relate to her story and she's giving me so much hope 🙌🔥 Encountered failure multiple times in my life, not yet where I want to be...but I'm heading there🤞

Nomzamo, you put words to my feelings and experiences🥹We are all healing. I always look forward to your interviews, soaking in all this wisdom. Love from 🇰🇪

I was listening but at the same time I kept looking at the skin sana 👌👌👌

Why am i crying hle. Yoh guys life ne!

Yhoooooo the scence when you said "why enjena pho" me and my friend we laughed saze saba nephika. We couldn't stop laughing and your potential husband can really act...brilliant actor. Even now when you say it as Nomzamo not as Nandi. I am dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You have really grown my love

Change the language in which you talk to yourself in. I take away the above from this interview. Your growth, Nomzamo, is inspirational. Bayede, ✊🏽Dog😂