Mama
Mother’s Day is an annual occasion when we take the time to honour the incredible women who have shaped our lives through their love, support, and guidance. In celebration of Mother’s Day 2024, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) published Mama. This is a unique anthology that pays tribute to the strong mother figures who have left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds, showcasing their unwavering strength, resilience, and love. As NK Jemisin writes in her novel The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, “In a child’s eyes, a mother is a goddess. She can be glorious or terrible, benevolent or filled with wrath, but she commands love either way. I am convinced that this is the greatest power in the universe.”
By sharing these stories, we hope to celebrate the strength, resilience, and love embodied by mothers and mother figures everywhere. Through this anthology, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for the women who have shaped our lives and to provide a platform for the UJ community to reflect on the profound impact of maternal figures.
The paperbacks are available directly from UJ Press at R150. Office 311 APK Library, ujpress@uj.ac.za or 011 559 2891.
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Chapters
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Word from the Chairperson of Council
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Preface
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1. Celebrating Mothers and the Changing Meaning of Motherhood
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2. Celebrating Teachers as Very Special Mother Figures
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3. No Matter What My Child
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4. Echoes of Silence: Reflecting on the Struggles of Motherhood and Marriage
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5. Legacy of Love: The Resilient Matriarch
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6. Echoes Of Love - For Mom
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7. Generations of Resilience: The Legacy of the Women in My Family
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8. Double Blessing: A Tribute to the Mothers Who Shaped Us
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9. Emma Khunjulwa Kwatsha: A Beacon of Strength, Love, and Resilience
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10. From Humble Beginnings to Triumph: The Inspiring Story of My Mother, Ms Nozibele Ntuli
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11. Threads of Strength, Love, and Resilience: A Tribute to Mrs Sbongile Oriana Mamabolo
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12. One Hot October Afternoon
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13. Legacy of Love: The Unyielding Spirit of Savithree Berchu
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14. A Tribute to the Selfless and Loving Leadership of Mrs. Beauty Ntombeziningi Mantshiu, My Mother
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15.Nurturing Dreams: A Journey of Academic Triumph, Maternal Support, and Professional Impact in the Indian Community
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16. Resilience and Wisdom: Lessons From A Guiding Light
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17. My Mother, My Teacher Under the Jackalberry Tree
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18. The Legacy of Strength and Compassion: Remembering My Mum
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19. To My Mother, the Pillar of Our Lives!
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20. Mologadi Salome Maphuthuma: An Influential Societal Mother, a Determined Biological Mother of Three, and a Firm Grandmother!
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21. Mothers of Insāniyat and Ubuntu – The Shoulders on Whom I Can Stand Tall and Proud as a Feminist Scholar-Activist
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22. A Mother’s Love Through the Eyes of a Daughter
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23. Letter to My Mom
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24. A Love Letter to Mom
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25. Legacy of Resilience: Poems of Strength and Survival
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26. Mothers Love
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27. Verses of Valor: Celebrating the Matriarchs in Verse
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Acknowledgements
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