Ndebele people invited to discover their roots
Ndebele people in Tembisa to travel to eRholweni to learn about their history.
Ndzundza Macingwane Traditional Council invites Ndebele people in Tembisa to travel with them to eRholweni on December 18 until December 19.
The trip is being organised by Ndzundza Macingwane II Traditional Council (Isgodlo) Ndabezitha Delisa Moses Masilela.
Coordinator Maria Masilela said eRholweni has Amandele history that is important for people to know and see for themselves.
“People, come, let’s go so that we can learn more about Imvelaphi Yethu (our history).
“It is situated in Stofburg (Rossenekaal). In the trip to eRholweni we will unite all nations to go and celebrate December, especially Amandebele nation,” said Maria Masilela.
Council member Fani Masilela said eRholweni is where part of Ndebele history stems from, specifically 1883, when war broke out between the Boers and the Ndzundza under the leadership of Nyabela.
He said after a prolonged starvation campaign which lasted about eight months in the caves, chief Nyabela and his Ndebele people surrendered to the Boers.
“It is important for everyone to observe their roots as a black nation.
“Our lives are contaminated by Western cultures and as a result history of origin as a people will be extinct,” said Fani Masilela.
On December 19 each year, Ndebele people must head to eRholweni to learn more about who they are.
For more information contact Maria Masilela on 083 571 9734, Nelly Masilela on 081 062 9384 or Londi Masuku on 076 540 4473.
