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stories from the heart, and
when you do it from within, it
shows, and people can feel it.
So, that’s what makes me want
to tell stories
Mihir: Out of all the places
you’ve been to, the cultures
that you’ve experienced, have
any of them influenced your
storytelling?
Ms Bongiswa: I prefer being
authentically African and
South African. That’s what I
know best. That’s what I do aspiring to be a storyteller or a was enriching for all, whether
best. I love Ubuntu so much writer, you must also love and it was the students or teachers.
because it ensures that we respect your own culture, love She managed to skillfully
carry our values, morals and words, like people and respect navigate the complexities of
culture everywhere we go. people. And if you want to be the human condition and bring
However, in my stories, I do a story teller, I feel it’s very together two vastly different
try to connect to the people important to remember that cultures through her art.
for them to see that I’m also the presentation that you do
one with them. I feel proud today, you have to ensure that
that I take my culture, to you will not be embarrassed Interviewed by: -
share with other people, by it tomorrow. Shreya Mukherji DP 2
and I am also willing to learn Mihir Sardana DP 2
from them. And, if you are Ms Bongiswa’s time at DPSI