This picture displays security in love. It’s more than a graduation—it’s a portrait of home. I flew to Pretoria and back, my sisters drove 6 hours from Lesotho. We showed up for our baby brother, because that’s what love does- it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Our laughter holds the stories we’ve carried, the miles we’ve travelled, the dreams we’ve dared.
This is family.
This is love.
I come from love.

A portrait of love, gratitude and belonging
- Photographer: Thakane Marakabei
- Date: August 5, 2025
- Collection: Gratitude, University of Cape Town