A Tribute to nursing legend: Julia Sebokolodi Molefhe
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 1090 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
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