![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Living in Sunnyside posed an unsavoury challenge for Motaung, who, in his first year, did a BCom Management degree with Unisa but struggled with time management and losing track of his studies due to negative peer influence. ![]() Despite such, Motaung states that the rural setting taught him self-reliance, problem-solving, patience, and how to enjoy nature's peace – priceless lessons that continue to shape his adulthood. Growing up in the rural came with challenges, including no electricity, flushing toilets or running taps, and walking hours to school. He was born in a remote rural area outside Warmbaths called Rugstersloot and later moved to Mabopane township, outside Tshwane. He describes himself as a rural and township boy raised by his maternal grandparents. He recently reviewed media personality and author Johanne Joseph's Children of Sugarcane in the City Press newspaper, which received impressive responses. His works have been widely published in various publications, including CityLife Arts, Culture Review and the Mail & Guardian. Motaung is also a book and movie reviewer and a digital content creator. ![]()
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