STUDENTS VIEWS
THE ESSENCE AND HEART OF MOTHERHOOD 2026
Nonduduzo Nkosi
The event focused on motherhood, and it was nothing like I expected. The room was full of business women who are also wives and mothers, and they spoke with a kind of honesty you don’t usually hear in public. What struck me the most was how many of them spoke about starting over. Several women shared that they had gone through divorce. In those moments they had no capital, no safety net, and had to rebuild their lives from scratch. But in every story, the children came first.
One woman said she stayed and thought through the decision for years because leaving would have meant upending her children’s lives. That choice between her own peace and her children’s stability stuck with me. Another woman spoke about marrying young. She was proposed to by someone she met early in life, got married, and then realized she didn’t know how to handle marriage, motherhood, and herself all at once.
She went through therapy to work through it. The hardest part for her was admitting that during that period, she struggled to connect with her younger son. She didn’t blame anyone, she just said it plainly, like it was something many mothers go through but rarely admit out loud. Listening to them, I realised motherhood isn’t just about love and joy. It’s also about hard decisions, starting over with nothing, and learning how to show up for your kids even when you’re still figuring yourself out. I left the event with a lot of respect for these women. Their stories weren’t polished, but they were real. And that made them powerful.
Nothando Gumede
Personally, The event was grooming, emotionally and spiritually. I learnt a lot from the ladies as a girl. I also learned that as a woman you should be independent not on man, have your own things and grow. That's all, and I really gained a lot and I'm grateful for such opportunity.
Owethu Fezeka Ndebele
Attending that event of the essence of motherhood helped me in realizing that raising a human isn't an easy job for our mothers an also it's helped me in understanding that motherhood is not just a word but it's about patience, love ,and always being present for our loved one's
Gracious Mziyako
During the event, I learned that the “accent of motherhood” is reflected in the way a mother speaks, cares, and guides her children. I also understood how a mother’s tone, words, and actions can show love, discipline, and support at the same time.
I also had the opportunity to listen to different views and experiences, which helped me appreciate the strength, patience, and sacrifices of mothers. I felt inspired by how motherhood shapes families and influences children’s lives in a powerful way.
After the event, I reflected on my own understanding of my mother and motherhood in general. I felt more grateful and respectful towards mothers and the role they play in society.
Overall, I found the event emotional, educational, and inspiring, and it left a lasting impression on me.
Simamukele Mashazi
The event was about the ESSENCES HEART OF MOTHERHOOD, in which I learned a lot about motherhood and how a mother should treat her kids. In the event we were not treated like volunteers but it was like we were also part of the event. The respect that each and every person that was there gave us was out of this world, what I experienced also is that the host of the event was a people's person they also gave us the chance to introduce ourselves.
Nothando Lindokuhle Mashabane
The Essence and Heart of Motherhood was a great experience and I think every women especially young women should experience in order to grow and socialise with other women. It was a great event that promotes uplifting women in their careers and personal life.