As I think about my cultural background and how it affects my view of the world, I realise that many Black South African heritage has taught me two valuable lessons that shape my understanding of life. The first one has to be Ubuntu and how we're all connected. In my culture or rather most African cultures as we're more or less the same, Ubuntu means treating others with kindness and respect because we're all part of a bigger community. This lesson has taught me that my actions affect others and that we need to work together and care for each other. Ubuntu helps me remember that we're all in this together. For instance, you never know what someone is going through, so always be nice to people even in your worst days.

The second lesson that I learnt from my culture is knowing about its past to understand why some people do things the way that they do; basically looking back at our history and traditions to learn from them and move forward. This lesson has taught me to appreciate my cultural roots and learn from the experiences of my ancestors. It helps me understand that our past shapes our present and future. For instance there are some things that you can't change, like Lobola procedures etc.

These two lessons have not only shaped the way I view the world but also taught me to be open-minded and respectful of other people's perspectives. I recognise that the way I view the world is unique to my experiences and culture, and I strive to approach others with empathy and understanding.