A Tribute to nursing legend: Julia Sebokolodi Molefhe
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 1140 Views |
Departed icon: Molefhe
On behalf of my late mother, Mme Boijane Mpotokwane, it is a great honour that I have been asked by the Molefhe family to speak on their behalf during the send-off of Mme Julia Molefhe. My speech reflects the following sub-topics: (1) The Molefhe ancestry, (2) Their lives at Tigerkloof, South Africa, (3) Transitioning of the three brothers into adulthood and their connection with their homeland, Tonota, and (4) My connection with Julia Molefhe.
The Molefhe ancestry
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...