Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2025
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Due date: 30 May 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1. (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Ubuntu, as a philosophy of communal living and interconnectedness, strongly shapes
the way people in my community treat and support one another. Growing up, I witnessed
how neighbours looked out for each other’s children as their own. When someone in the
community lost a loved one, people gathered to offer food, comfort, and assistance
without expecting anything in return. During celebrations like weddings or traditional
ceremonies, everyone contributed—either by cooking, cleaning, or donating resources.
This collective responsibility reflects the Ubuntu principle: ―Motho ke motho ka batho‖ (a
person is a person through others). Ubuntu encourages compassion, empathy, and
mutual respect, making each person feel valued and supported. If a household
experienced hardship, others were quick to lend a hand, whether through emotional
support or practical help. Ubuntu fosters a sense of belonging and accountability,
reinforcing the idea that one’s well-being is tied to the well-being of others in the
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