“Following Jesus in South Africa,” Friend, December 2025, 10–11.
Following Jesus in South Africa
Meet Oreagile and Realeboga
Oreagile follows Jesus Christ by serving her siblings at Christmastime. “I love helping my mother prepare for Christmas lunch,” she says. She also loves watching movies about Jesus to learn more about Him.
Realeboga follows Jesus by serving her mother and grandpa. “I love helping Mommy make jelly and serving my grandpa by visiting him.” She loves when her grandpa tells them stories about Jesus Christ.
About Oreagile and Realeboga
Age: both age 9
From: Gauteng, South Africa
Language: English
Goal: Oreagile wants to become a writer or journalist. Realeboga wants to go to the temple when she is old enough.
Hobbies: Oreagile loves writing and reading. Realeboga loves crocheting and drawing.
Family: Oreagile and Realeboga, two older sisters, one older brother, and Mom
Oreagile and Realeboga’s Favorites
Scripture Story: Both girls love when Jesus Christ healed the blind man.
Fruit: Oreagile loves grapes, and Realeboga loves strawberries.
Food: Realeboga loves all food! Oreagile especially loves her mom’s peppermint tart dessert.
Primary Song: Both girls love “I’ll Walk with You” (Children’s Songbook, 140).