As Sunday was Mother’s Day, Nomcebo Masuku organised a get-together for mothers around Vryheid. They celebrated the day on Saturday, as most moms spend the actual day with their families and also in church.
Nomcebo said she planned this event to praise mothers who do a wonderful job in their respective communities and also families. ‘’I wanted our mothers to feel special about themselves, as they make us feel good about ourselves most of the time. Mothers give themselves to people and end up forgetting about their own lives, I wanted us to celebrate them while they’re still alive, as Covid-19 took some of our mothers.’’
Guest speakers talked about topics such as mental issues, where a psychologist explained what stress is and how mothers can manage and deal with stress as they face the many challenges in life. The second topic was the importance of exercise, Nomcebo explained that mothers have lived longer than the youth, but they also need to move their bodies so they can function well. “Yes, they do house chores, but a bit of movement is good for them and their health,” she quipped. Mothers were told to start gardens in their yards, as they will be moving and exercising, but at the same time they should be cautious with their movement. The last guest shared the importance of being a mother, where women were told how important and loved they are in society.
Nomcebo concluded by thanking the children and husbands who also attended the event. ‘’I thank them very much because I came up with the idea and they supported it by buying tickets for their mothers and wives to attend, thus turning it into a reality. I would also like to thank my mother, Thandi Masuku, for her continuous support. This is going to be an annual event so, next year, mothers should expect another one.’’
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