High time to change the way boys are brought up 12 May 2021 Thulani Nkatsha was arrested in connection with the murder of his mom Buyiswa Rayi on Mother's Day. Stock photo. Image: 123RF/ FERNANDO GREGORY MILAN Millions of families across the globe celebrated Mother's Day at the weekend. While it is not a public holiday, Mother's Day is acknowledged in many countries as it provides us with an opportunity to honour motherhood and the influence of mothers in society. Although most South Africans face economic challenges, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, many people could be seen making a last-minute rush to buy a present for their mother at the weekend. Other families organised lunches and brunches to appreciate the role mothers play in their lives.