Sipho is a 15-year-old boy who lives in a rural village in Kwazulu-Natal with his parents and two younger siblings. Sipho's father is a farmer; his mother takes care of the household and works as a part-time seamstress.

Sipho is the eldest child and is responsible for helping his parents with farm work and caring for his younger siblings. He attends a local high school and is currently in Grade 9. Sipho's family faces financial challenges and struggle to make ends meet.

Despite this, they are a close-knit family and support each other as best they can. Sipho's parents value education and encourage him to work hard in school, hoping that he will be able to secure a better future for himself. Sipho's school is quite a distance from his home, and he must walk for almost an hour to get there.