What are shared values and beliefs among Sotho people

- Respect for one's elders and authority figures

- Emphasis on communal living and cooperation
- Importance of family and extended family relationships
- Value placed on traditional customs and practices
- Respect for nature and the environment
- Strong belief in the power of ancestors and ancestral spirits
- Emphasis on hard work and self-sufficiency
- Value of education and knowledge
- Strong sense of pride and identity in being Sotho
- Importance of hospitality and generosity towards others.