Isibaya samadoda was a success
Inkosi Mxolisi Xolo said men have few spaces where they can share their problems and get help.
KwaXolo Tribal Authority recently hosted an ‘Isibaya samadoda’ event to groom men, especially young men, on how to behave and be responsible.
Prince Nhlanganiso Zulu, the son of the late king Goodwill Zwelithini, is the founder of Isibaya samadoda and was invited as the guest speaker.
Inkosi Mxolisi Xolo said the event targeted boys and men between the ages of 17 and 70.
“We spoke about how a man should behave, especially when they have started being sexually active.”
He said that men go through a lot and they don’t have proper channels to address these matters.
Also, they advised older man on how to be responsible fathers and husbands.
“A husband should provide for his family, there is no doubt about that. But there are situations where the wife is working and has to be the provider, we also advise each other on how to deal with such matters without being violent or abusive.”
Xolo said they also spoke about gender-based violence, especially as it’s Women’s Month, and those who run away from the responsibility of maintaining children and from the mothers when they are pregnant.
“We cannot call ourselves men when we cannot control our temper or deal with social issues without having to raise a hand.”
According to the Inkosi, the event was well attended and the young men asked very relevant questions which has given them an idea to make this event, an annual one.
He also said that they will attempt to bring back the December 26 event where they gathered men and boys in the community, to talk about such things and advise each other.
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