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Ingabe ufudu lwazuza kanjani inhlonipho (S1 Epi5 in isiZulu)

· 10 min

Episode Ingabe ufudu lwazuza kanjani inhlonipho (S1 Epi5 in isiZulu)

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In a world that often values talkativeness and showy displays of knowledge, this timeless story of the tortoise who won respect serves as a powerful reminder of the untapped potential of those who may be overlooked or underestimated. “One thing I appreciate about the story of ‘How the Tortoise Won Respect’ is its message about how we often underestimate others who don't speak much, or who may not seem particularly knowledgeable or clever. However, when faced with difficult challenges and when others have run out of ideas, it's often these seemingly overlooked individuals who can offer valuable insight and solutions that were right in front of us all along,” says Dr Mhlophe. “I love how the tortoise in the story ultimately earned respect and saved everyone by tapping into her strengths and resourcefulness. It serves as a reminder to not judge others based on surface-level traits and to always remain open to hearing different perspectives and ideas, no matter who they come from.” *** This podcast series is a proud collaboration between Gcina Mhlophe and East Coast Radio. *** Production Engineer: Lango Cele(Production Engineer: Lango Cele. Executive Producer: Diane Macpherson) More about Gcina Mhlophe · ECR website channel page

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