As a member of the Tsonga ethnic group, there are two teachings or beliefs that have greatly influenced my worldview and shaped the way I navigate through life. These teachings have been passed down through generations and are deeply ingrained in our cultural identity.

The first teaching that has had a profound impact on me is the concept of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of community and relationships. It teaches us to treat others with kindness, compassion, and respect, as we are all part of the same human family. This belief has taught me the value of empathy, understanding, and cooperation in building harmonious relationships with others. It has also instilled in me a sense of responsibility towards my community and a commitment to helping those in need. Ubuntu has shaped my worldview by reminding me of the importance of human connection and the power of unity in creating a more just and equitable society.

The second belief that has influenced my worldview is the importance of ancestral reverence. In Tsonga culture, we believe that our ancestors play a significant role in guiding and protecting us. We honor and respect our ancestors through rituals, ceremonies, and offerings, seeking their wisdom and blessings in times of need. This belief has taught me the value of honoring and preserving our cultural heritage, as well as the importance of staying connected to our roots and traditions. It has also instilled in me a sense of gratitude for the sacrifices and contributions of those who came before us, reminding me of the interconnectedness of past, present, and future generations.

Overall, these teachings and beliefs have shaped my worldview by instilling in me a sense of interconnectedness, community, and cultural pride. They have guided me in my interactions with others, my understanding of the world around me, and my sense of identity as a member of the Tsonga ethnic group. I am grateful for the wisdom and guidance that these teachings have provided me, and I strive to uphold and pass them on to future generations.

My life is surrounded by many people with different roles. Every person surrounding me have taught me things that will build me. Whether family, friends, neighbors, community and teachers they all inspired me to do well in everything I do.

My family is my basic need, they are the most important people in my life. We have shared the most amazing times together, we have build each other emotionally,physically and spiritually. They give me support in my weakest time and they sometimes solve my problems. My family consist of extrovert people whenever am around them I know they always lift up my mood, I will laugh till my stomach hurts. My family can be strict sometimes.

My friends are my secondary basic need. They play a role of making my life more fun with activities we do. I keep my circle of friends low to avoid betrayal because I have once been betrayed by a friend. The role of friends is to be there when am going through something that my family will not be able to help me. They make my life to be exciting, exploring new things together and if we are far away from each other we update each other about what have been happening in our lives.

My community consist of people you can consider as role models, most of them have professional roles in life. They are people who you can go to when you are in need of something. In my community we back each other up and support each other in times of need. There are people who are jealous of others though who look down on people and not associating themselves with "low" people. Despite anything my community is a lovely place.

My church is a place full of vibe. It is a church with filled with love. They support me spiritual and makes sure am am taken care of. They are people I consider as my second family because if my family is struggling with something I can ask them to help me and they do it warmly.

My social networks are almost similar because they all have important roles in me, be it love, support even though some relationships may consist of bad influences they are all part of my life. We have exchanged memories that one may look up to one day. In community we have exchanged respect toward one another and some have exchanged tolerance in order to have peace in a society.

Being in Limpopo during festival season is very exciting. As I woke up I was greeted with the mood full of joy, it's a wedding day! As I was preparing I kept asking myself if it was true love or they also going to divorce like those "Nowadays couple" who divorce after 4 months because they fell out of love. There is no love these days, people date you because they want something from you or they are making points to their friends proving they can date you. I brush these thoughts and prepare for the wedding.

When we arrived at the ceremony event, the place was decorated beautifully and the set was nice. My cousin was breathtaking as she was walking down the aisle, her husband to be was a mess with tears. I was feeling emotional when they were saying their vows, it was like watching a fairytale where the prince and princess have found their happily ever after. I could see true love in their eyes and feel true love in their words. That moment I knew her husband truly loves her.

After the ceremony, Our Mr and Mrs left to their honeymoon. They left the mood of passionate long among us. It changed my mentality of "men are the same". I now knew that there is true love out there, you just have to find your Soulmate. As I went home I told myself that people treat other people according to their feelings if their treating you bad that means they are not meant to be with you. 

Introduction

Throughout history, Africa has often been misrepresented as a 'primitive' society, lacking development contrasted to the western nature. Stereotyping and misinformation are general issues in civilization that have control to form our grasp and companionship with others.

Stereotyping and misinformation 

Stereotyping includes distinguishing individuals established on prejudged concepts or conceptions, regularly neglect the variety and involution within a group. Misinformation preserves incorrect statements and biases, presiding to bad beliefs and attitudes towards certain groups. When we simply listen or observe single story regarding a person or group, we risk the danger composing unfinished and unreliable ideas. 

Historical roots of the 'primitive' society

The illustration of Africa as a 'primitive' society can be circled back to the period of European inspection and the act of taking control of the Continent. European colonists frequently outlined Africa as a dark continent, populated by 'savage' tribes with no advancement. The classification of Africa as 'primitive' supplied the colonizers' schedule of maintaining their imperialist strive,by portraying Africa as in need of European interference and 'civilization', they persued to enable their corruption and govern over African territories and resources. 

The Nacirema society 

The magical faith and custom of the Nacirema are abnormally unique that it appears conductive to portray them as an instance of the extraordinary of human behavior. It is considered that people can escape evils by operating magic portions and practices. The perspective of the ritual life of the Nacirema has likely displayed them to be people who understand a brilliant pact in magic, and it is challenging to apprehend how they have regulated to survive so long. 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, the representation of African societies as 'primitive' is a seriously deep-rooted description with roots in historical discrimination and colonial exploitation. It is essential to challenge these stereotypes and envelop a more refinemented and precise understanding of Africa's past, present and future. 

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