Khumbulekhaya is an SABC 1 documentary where viewers write in seeking help to locate and reunite with their long lost loved ones. The process of finding these relatives is usually very emotional for those being reunited. Tears are shed, laughter is shared, questions are asked, and sometimes hopes are shattered.
The show is a constant reminder that we are never truly happy or at peace until we know that we are loved for who we are.
The average human being craves acceptance and a sense of belonging. Even those who consider themselves independent and self-sufficient have moments when a phone call, word of encouragement, a nod of approval or a hug is all they need.
We seek this kind of simple love and affection from our own immediate families first. By virtue of the fact that we share the same blood, they have an obligation to give us the attention we need.
The need for healthy relationships extends beyond our homes and penetrates into our communities for example at school, at work or our neighbourhood. This explains why we never forget the neighbour who checked on us when our parents weren't home or the teacher who went the extra mile in explaining difficult maths concepts to us or the friend we shared our lunch and secrets with.
Little acts of kindness have helped us to develop deep and lasting relationships with those whom we have crossed paths with. It is these acts of kindness which help us to maintain these relationships and to keep them close to our hearts even when we are far away from home.
The purpose of this forum is to keep the connection strong with those whom we shared special moments and special acts of kindness with, while we were at MUT. It is also to help us to create even more of these beautiful memories by extending more acts of kindness towards each other. These acts come in the form of advice, encouragement, as well as a simple conversation where we share daily experiences and celebrate one another's achievements.
Although our years as students at MUT are behind us, the memories and connections we built still live on. Pop into MUT Connexion and keep the relationships alive —
Bongeka Gumede, MUT Alumni Relations Officer
