Mamelodi’s Mothong Heritage Site a universtiy of nature for local schools

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The Mothong Heritage Site in Mamelodi west has become an educational area and universtiy of nature for local schools which pass on indeginous knowledge about biodiversity. HeritageDay HeritageMonth

Celebrating heritage month, Mabena said heritage and culture is not something one could take off like a jacket and wear it again tomorrow when they need it, it's in our DNA. he said we learn and should learn from the animals and biodiversity because animals do not forget how they behaved, it was in their nature.

As a traditional healer Mabena said his role was not just about fetching plants and not giving back. He said even now during Covid-19, everybody was searching for a plant that can heal people from the coronavirus. Some dont know that a plant that can heal people and can also be found on the very mountain that has been turned into a dumpsite.

“I grew up in a family that had teachings and I have never changed the way they have taught me. I will always continue to be the teacher to other people. We should have never diverted from the teachings of our parents. Black people always had a disciplined upbringing and staying indoors is not new to us, it is necessary,” he said.

 

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