Because it’s the story of my life. It reflects the pain that I have been through and how I managed to overcome the many obstacles along the way. Please note that I’ve told the story in French but I have added English subtitles.
Childhood
about Name: Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto Country Representing: South Africa I am from a small village that believes so much in heritage, culture and tradition and prides itself in its practices. The belief in heritage played a major role in our lives. The upbringing was intact, and added value… Read More »The best childhood memory by Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto
The best childhood memory by Mmathapelo Sandy Manoto
The story is about an event that occurred, orchestrated by my mother. I felt that it would be a great story to share about the communal nature of raising a child. This was quite typical exercise in Africa: whether in urban or rural setting. It is a story I actually share a lot with people to illustrate a number of points but mainly that whipping kids may be less effective in teaching children life lessons. My late mother, I like to say, was the Queen of Creative Punishments. The story also is a homage to my mother, who not only was a great story maker but also supported my literary and performance arts endeavors.