There are many different cultures in South Africa, e.g., Sotho, Zulu, Tswana, Xhosa,and many more. We have 11 official languages, and the 12th is sign language. This picture shows a group of South Africans performing a peaceful tribal dance around the night fire under the vast African sky. These people are proud of their roots and are joyously celebrating their culture. By accepting your own culture, you learn to tolerate other cultures.

Precious has four brothers and a sister. Four of her siblings have died. She likes to read and write but doesn’t like fighting. In her free time, Precious likes to work and play with her friends. She also hopes to help sick people when she grows up.Sinethemba has two sisters and lives with her mother and father. She likes her family but dislikes boys. She spends her free time watching T.V. or with her friends. In her life, she hopes to help people who are ill with HIV or AIDS.

Source of light: fire