Boko celebrates wedding in style
Monday, March 16, 2015
Mr and Mrs Boko looked stunning in their traditional Xhosa attire. PIC: KEBOFHE MATHE
However, the ceremony at Phuting ward was unique in its own way. It was a celebration of love and tradition as the couple opted for simple outfits and décor during the morning church service before quickly sliding into traditional Xhosa outfits later in the afternoon.
Contrary to common practice the church service was held at the family home comprising of relatives and a few neighbours. For longer periods Boko showed very little emotion while his bride just giggled as the pastor addressed the congregation sited under the white netting.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...