Mabena Royal House visits Tsakani to talk about the importance of customs and traditions
“It definitely shows that there is mismanagement of everything because South Africa is capable of taking care of its people and it should go back to being the land of chiefs.”
Tsakani –The Mabena Royal House from the Ndebele tribe urged the youth to channel their energy away from just wearing a school uniform, getting intoxicated, and gallivanting the streets on Youth Day but to commit to bringing change in their communities.
They were speaking during the June 16 commemorations held in Thubelisha last Friday. Event organiser Mncini Sibaya said young people need to come together to celebrate and share customs.
“It’s time people looked back to their roots and give their respective royal houses a chance to lead them like they did in the past.
“It is sad witnessing some of the social ills that young people find themselves in. We are unable to comment or give guidance because they now have rights.
“As parents, we cannot let our children live this kind of life or leave them in this cruel world knowing the consequences of their actions. We need to show them the right path which is going back to our roots,” he said.
Mncini said parents need to show their children the power they possess and that they cannot let political leaders who were elected by them dim their lights.
Deputy president of the African Freedom Revolution, Duduzile Zungu, highlighted that South Africa does not deserve the level of suffering that it is facing at the moment with the kind of resources it has.
“It definitely shows that there is mismanagement of everything because South Africa is capable of taking care of its people and it should go back to being the land of chiefs,” said Duduzile.
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Queen Nontombela Mabena said she wished the youth could redirect their thirst for having fun into listening and learning more about their traditions and customs.
“A lot is happening out there and I wish our children could calm down and learn the things that could revive and bring back a traditional South Africa,” she said.
Supporting her statement was Queen Khethabahle Mabena, who said parents need to guide and teach their children about their history.
Under traditional leaders the teachings are rooted in discipline, respect, and lines of authority are very clear. This allows people to hold to their moral fibre.
