HUNHU (UBUNTU) AND SCHOOL DISCIPLINE IN AFRICA

Ubuntu lies at the heart of the African way of life and impacts on every aspect of people’s well being. Broodryk1observed that Ubuntu is present in all languages of Africa. For instance Hunhu a Shona description in theZimbabwean context, is known as Ubuntu in Zulu; Botho in Sesotho: Ajobi in Yoruba:...

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Authors: Muzvidziwa, Irene (Author) ; Muzvidziwa, Victor Ngonidzashe (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dharmaram College 2012
In: Journal of Dharma
Year: 2012, Volume: 37, Issue: 1, Pages: 27-42
Further subjects:B Ubuntu
B harmony and humanity
B Dignity
B our interconnectedness
B Reciprocity
B mutual caring
B Compassion
B way of life
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