With Mother’ s Day falling on 13 May, we asked a few of our readers what their mother means to them. Here are their views …
ESTHER MBONANI: My mother is the best and I was raised only by her. She has done a good job raising me as a single mother and she is my best friend.
LEVERTZ NORTJIE: I love my mom and I am very grateful for everything that she has done for me. She raised me well and I always celebrate her.
LEKGOTLA MAPHUTSI: My aunt played the role of a mother throughout my whole life because I never had the opportunity to meet her. She passed away when I was young.
IMRAN MUHAMMED: My mother passed away while I was in prison. She is no longer around but she meant a lot to me, but I am all by myself now.
SOPHIA VAN WYK: My mother is the most generous person I know. She has taught me the value of loving unconditionally and of living every day like it’s my last day.