In the height of the Gaza Kingdom in the 1850’s extended to parts of present day Mpumalanga, among other areas. We stated during question time on 27th March 2006 that Man’ombe is the area in which Giyani town has been built. In response to our question on 27th March 2006, Hosi Nxumalo’s representative denied that Mpisana met with Abel Erasmus upon his arrival in the Transvaal and maintained that Mpisana occupied the Bushbuckridge land on his own accord because he understood the land to belong to the Gaza and therefore to the Ndwandwe. In 1894 – 5 Nghungunyani accepted two Rhonga chiefs, Mahazule Mabyaya (Mazwaya) and N’wamatibyana Mpfumo as his subjects. Stevenson-Hamilton (1949:204) states: “Die destydse verkornet van die Z.A.R, belas met die administrasie van die Transvaalse laeveld, Abel Erasmus, kon nie opgespoor word nie. There are those who hope against hope that it may be their opportunity to snatch the kingship of their tribal clusters, however small. In our reading of the Act, we understand that the restoration of Kingdoms is not an electioneering issue where people canvass to be voted, hence we do not think that there is anyone who qualifies as a king of all the Tsonga. The Shangaan name here was merely accepted as an ethnic label not a linguistic one. 4. [The capital cities of the Nxumalo Kingdom were based in Musapa, Chayimithi, Bileni and Mandlhakazi in Mozambique]. I fled by another route towards Madzimangombe, in the Spelonken District, where I have lived ever since with my following.”, “I cannot state the number of souls who are with me in Spelonken, but there are not very many.”, OTHER PERTINENT ISSUES RAISED BY HOSI NXUMALO. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Queen Modjadji of the Lobedu played a pivotal role in giving land to these communities in exchange of their military strength, before they acquired their own land in the nearby areas. Xikonde (Ronga sub-dialect) was spoken around the Mkuzi river where Soshangane’s chiefdom was based. Hosi Nxumalo is aware of the difference between Tsonga and Shangaan, but wants to use the confusion created by colonialism and apartheid to boost his claim. Although they were occasionally raided by the Gaza and the Ndebele of Mzilikazi, they were never subjugated but remained culturally, linguistically and politically independent from both the two groups. Just to give the example of the Zulus, whom Hosi Nxumalo used comparatively to the Shangaans: “…Shepstone’s ideas of “government tribes” could be fairly readily implemented (but) this proved not to be the case north of Thukela river where the Zulu population had a recent history of centralized rule, focused on the Zulu royal house, and of independence (Cope 1993:2)”. Izithakazelo zakwa Mathebula, Mathebula Clan Names, Mathebula Clan Praises. They are also very cheeky (or at least that is what I have been told). Secondly, it claims Muzila ‘moved’ from Musapa and settled in Groot Spelonken (Xipilongo), which he perceived to be falling under Gaza. The area from White River to Tzaneen was not occupied during Soshangane rule. The chiefs could not afford to buy land, not tribally even. As a political compromise, the leadership of this homeland did present the people of the homeland as Vatsonga-Machangana, because they wanted to accommodate into the homeland people who were Tsonga speaking but had pride in calling themselves Shangaans because their Ngoni-Shangaan origins. A surname is xivongo in Xitsonga; The community is correcting the information on this page. They were assisted with settlement land by the Bakgaga, Queen Makaepea of the Banareng and Queen Modjadji of the Lobedu. Apart from the Nkuna, there are other Tsonga groups that came to Tzaneen in the 1830s such as the Rikhotso of N’wamungololo, Mavunda or Nhlave of Nyavana and the Valoyi of N’wamitwa, who were also fleeing from Soshangane’s rule. No Tsonga traditional leader was invited in that ceremony and two significant things happened: First, Buyisonto formally announced the death of his father, Nghunghunyani, in exiled prison of Azores. These communities were independent from each other and also independent from the Gaza. Buyisonto was scheduled to live Windhoek for Johannesburg’s Park Station, where he was to be met by a representative of the Swiss Mission Church in Elim, Hakamela Tlakula. 3. It must be noted that Xitshwa and Xironga are not significantly represented in South Africa to constitute separate languages. The inhabitants of the area being claimed are all Shangaans, but the written form of their language is commonly called Xitsonga. The Namibian authorities helped him link up with the Commissioner of Louis Tritchard, who arranged his reunion with Mpisana in Bushbuckridge. 4), 2. We also refer the Commission to the same book as it confirms that Xiluvana and the Nkuna fled from Soshangane after the defeat and settled in Tzaneen. Vatukulu va Sochangana, Muzila na Nghunyanyana, va hundzukile Vatsonga, va vulavula Xitsonga. ... Tsonga: pin. This means that today each government on the continent has a responsibility to redress events that took place within its borders. And we also submit that the Nkuna, Valoyi, Rikhotso and Mavunda gave Modjadji and Maake this assistance without Gaza’s consent and the Gaza kings did nothing about that. It is a fact that Nghunghunyani’s part in the Rhonga war was precipitated by his acceptance of Zihlahla and Mahazule as refugees in his country and therefore asylum seekers. We know for sure that even Gija himself did not regard the nearby Tsonga communities as the subjects of Gaza. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mathebula. Hosi Nxumalo’s team is aware of the information we are submitting about the difference between the Tsonga and Shangaan as contained in the sources they used (that we are referring to as well), but decided to ignore the information that they thought may be contrary to their claim. Hosi Nxumalo claims the restoration of the Soshangana kingdom is also given impetus by President Thabo Mbeki’s call for the revitalization of the African Rennaissance. The Tsonga communities like all the other southern African communities had sub-groups that exists to this day. Our submission is that the Shangaan community which has been linguistically and culturally assimilated should, as is the case right now, form a component of the Tsonga and not the other way round. In response to our question on 27th March 2006, Hosi Nxumalo’s representatives produced a book by Ntsan’wisi and Shiluvana, entitled Muhlaba, which talks about the defeat of Xiluvana of the Nkuna by Soshangane. The Nkuna could not have had their independent army if they were part of Gaza. The presence of Ngoni and Ndau spirits among Tsonga speaking people merely indicates a history of interaction between Vatsonga and the two groups, not that the two groups are one and the same with Vatsonga. (b) Xitshwa-found predominatly south of the Great Save river more especially in the Inhambane (Nyembane) province. If the Ngomana were part of Gaza, and tribute payment meant subordination, by going to the Swazi capital to pay tribute, Dlavu would have betrayed not only his brother, but also the Gaza king for paying tribute to another king. The Tsonga people (Tsonga: Vatsonga) are a Bantu ethnic group native mainly to Southern Mozambique and South Africa (Limpopo and Mpumalanga).They speak Xitsonga, a Southern Bantu language. “the present tribe of Mabunda (Mavundza) originated from Nyabana [Nyavana]. This is evidenced by the fact the Nxumalo Royal family who participated in the formation of this homeland was never given the kingship of the homeland. When the Nkuna arrived in the Tzaneen area, they were welcomed by Queen Maale of the Bakgaga community. Who else has submitted a claim in this regard? Ku thebula means ‘ku loya’ in Nguni, the name was given to them by Nguni’s who translated “Valoyi” to Mathebula (Matsewula is a Swati version of Mathebula). We have shown in this document that Vatsonga have been historically a decentralized society with cultural and linguistic unity. Izithakazelo, or better still, Zulu clan names are the authentic African identity that all Zulus identify with. Rain Queen - Wikipedia History of the Rain Queens[edit] pin. On his arrival in bushbuckridge, he found his younger brother, Thulamahaxi, reigning as prince regent. “Mawewe, desperaat, stuur ‘n gesantskap na die reenkoningin, Modjadji, om help (Das Nerves 1879:100). (African –American historian) Joseph E. Harris (1972) in Africans and Their History, deals with the issue of decentralized societies as those although with shared cultures, traditions and customs, did not have a single traditional leader, yet they lived in harmony with each other. These authors were aware of the fact that Vatsonga were ethnologically different from Ngoni-Shangaan group of Soshangane. On many occassions he used to ask Moshoeshoe who he is … There is no other traditional leader in South Africa, who can submit a case stronger than this one with a view to claim the throne of the kingdom of the people referred to as Machangana. Talked about the so-called four main regional dialects of Tsonga language: We submit that the Gaza remained primarily a raiding empire; unlike the Ndebele state in Zimbabwe which developed into a nation Basically today the Gaza-Nguni-Ndwandwe (so-called Shangaans), just like the Ngoni of Malawi (who did create a Ngoni nation, but are part of Chewa, Nsenga and Tumbuka) refuse to accept the reality that there is no Shangaan nation to talk about, rather the descendents of Soshangane exist today as part of other cultural and language groups like Vatsonga and EmaSwati in South Africa and Swaziland and Vandau, VaManyika-in Zimbwabwe and Mozambique as well as part of other societies like VaSena, Vatonga and Vacopi in Mozambique? The Nxumalos did, however, have a kingdom among the Nguni in the northern Natal, which disintegrated with the defeat of Zwide to whom Soshangane was subject and commander of the army. As Vatsonga we would prefer to do things because they have intrinsic value and can contribute positively to our lives rather than that other traditional communities are doing them. They would for example not hesitate to knock down a wall if at all they feel using the door might delay them. In 1963 the OAU (now AU) took a decision to accept the colonial boundaries (see attached declaration marked Annexure?). From Musapa, where Mzila was staying, to Groot Speloken, Mzila left behind Tsonga chiefs in the N’wanati and Valoyi areas in the Lowveld, and chose Albasini instead. Khalanga. Until the institutions of traditional leadership engage with the aforementioned challenges, their value will continue to be challenged even if they are recognized by government. In 1647 Xihlomulo was the ruler of the Valoyi clan until 1785 when he was succeeded by his son Mbhekwana. According to historians, the Xitsonga language had already developed during the 1500s with its predecessor the "Thonga language" identified as the main origin. However, we assume he refers to the Ngomane community, which currently has three groups: the Lugedlane, Siboshwa and Hoyi. The paper discusses the history of the Tsonga The history of the Gaza Kingdom, although it is an important part of Tsonga history, it is not the alpha and omega of Tsonga history. Hosi Nxumalo also alleges that the population register recognizes Machangana / Vatsonga, as part of the South African population. We also do not support the distortion of Tsonga history in the name of what Hosi Nxumalo refers to as nation-building. The clan name is also sometimes used as an exclamation by members of that clan. Newer Post Older Post Home. He will realize that the very same authors had a dilemma and pointed out in some of their works that they were writing for white man’s understanding. We trust that Hosi Nxumalo regards this book credible, hence his reference to it. When Nyabana (Nyavana) died, the two brothers Ngobe Ngove) the elder brother and Dumeri [Dzumeri] the young(er) brother left Modjadji’s location to the unsurveyed land, where Ngobe (Ngove) became the leader of the tribe”. The Traditional Leadership and Governance Act does not force any traditional community to have a king at all cost. Since Nxumalo’s forefathers failed to culturally and linguistically subjugate Vatsonga, what guarantee do we have that if he as a Mungoni-Shangaan (or his descendants) that if given the Tsonga kingship he will not annihilate Tsonga cultural institutions, like Vukhomba, Musevetho, Ngoma and others which have historically not been part of the Gaza-Nguni cultural set-up? However, they had a dilemma that the name Shangaan was popularized in South African mines by white employers as representing people who were ethnologically Tsonga. This book has some few points worth bringing to the attention of the Commission: 1. Masina, Mthombeni. In the heat of divide and rule, which culminated in the policy of apartheid, the descendents of Soshangana’s subjects confirmed their loyalty to their kingdom by naming their Territorial Authority the Amashangana Territorial Authority. Aangesien die gebied tussen die Lebombo en Drakensberge bykans totaal onbewoon was en die kaptein van die Pulanastam (Oos-Sotho) in die omgewing van Mabulaneni (Mapulaneng) (huidige Bosbokranddistrik) geen beswaar teen sodanige vestiging langs sy gebied gehad het nie, keer die gesante terug waar hul Mpisane, tesame met al die oorblywende vroue en kinders van Nghunghunyani en ‘n gevolg van ‘n paar honderd Changana, reeds in aantog vind.”, Stevenson-Hamilton (1949:206) further states: “Tydens 1898 vertrek Mpisane met ‘n geskenk (informante beweer diamante en olifanttande) na Abel Erasmus, waar hul versoek om bewoning van die Laeveld, toegestaan word.”, Unisa continues to state: “In hierdie gebied het die Changana nou rustig … met die Swazistamme aan hul suide, Oos-Sothostamme (Pai, Pulana en Kutswe) ten weste en Hlanganu, noord sowel as oos van hulle gewoon.”, A Report of the Natives Land Commission, 1916, Vol.II, pp.389 states: “About 400 families of Tshangaans came into the (Sabie) district in 1906 from the Portuguese side. It is not a complete list thus will be updated constantly. It is also witnessed but the fact that some Tsonga communities (e.g. The Dzonga dialect formed the basis of the South African standard Tsonga, the language has some elements of the other dialects here and there. This clan enjoyed their stay in Mozambique until the Zulu impis from the South (Kwazulu-Natal) came up and attacked them. This is the pain the Ndwandwe will have to live with for the sake of our nation. If they were the Gaza subjects, weren’t they expected to escort the Royal members to safety and provide food and other necessary logistics? It also proves incorrect the statement that Soshangane conquered all Tsonga communities, let alone the claim that he defeated all of them. In order not to confuse many whites who were more familiar with the name “Shangaan”, the authors tended to either write Tsonga-Shangaan as a double-barrel name or alternatively write Tsonga and Shangaan in brackets. When Buyisonto arrived in the Lousi Tritchardt area, he was introduced to his relatives, Gija and the Maxobye family. They briefly formed an alliance. Mpisana instructed that Thulamahaxi relinguishes the throne to Buyisonto and a coronation ceremony was held at Mpisana’s palace. From Louis Tritchardt, he was escorted by Gija and the Maxobye family to Mpisana in Bushbuckridge. The statement itself tells that prior to this incident, the Ngomana may have paid tribute to the Swazi king. A very small number of Tsonga people are also found in Zimbabwe and Northern Swaziland.The Tsonga people of South Africa share some history with the Tsonga people of … We can cite more examples in other societies such as the Ndebele and the Pedi to substantiate on this fact. It is applied in Johannesburg roughly to all the East Coast ‘boys’, even to the Ba-Chopi (Vacopi), who are considered by the Ba-Ronga of Delagoa Bay (Maputo) as much inferior to them. Screen Africa … Junod 1905: (472 – 473) states that Mahazule and N’wamatibyana had taken refugee in Gaza in July /August 1895. Publication date 1992 Title Variation Swazi clan names and clan praises ISBN 0628154268 Tsonga woman sharing traditional tea Clan exogamy is practiced. In his presentation entitled “Historical Background of the Gaza-Ndwandwe Nxumalo Royal House 10/03/2006 pp.29-30”, Hosi Nxumalo refers to an unpublished book, entitled Albasini dated 1988. Whatsapp: 061 868 5163, Izithakazelo zakwa Qumbisa, Qumbisa Clan Names, Izithakazelo zakwa Mkhize, Mkhize Clan Names, Mkhize Clan Praises, Izithakazelo zakwa Dlamini , Dlamini Clan Names, Dlamini Clan Praises, Izithakazelo zakwa Khumalo, Khumalo Clan Names, Khumalo Clan Praises. When Mgubho, the chief of the Xika community was attacked by the Ndwandwe in the 1820s, he fled to Noziyingili of the Tembe in the east, but never became his subject. However, individual communities, including the Nxumalo, should have a right to make claims that specifically affect them and not to generalize on behalf of all the Tsonga people. (p.52), [When Vatsonga speak it is very clear that they do not speak Ngoni [Shangaan] the language of Soshangane, but they speak Xitsonga. Tsonga History Discourse - Mandla Mathebula, Robert Nkuna, Hlengani Mabasa, Mukhacani Maluleke (Part 2) ... Joao Albasini had an army that was led by N’wamanungu wa N’wamavungu of the Siweya clan (pp. Xissonga (Ronga sub-dialect was spoken in the Pongola valley around where Zwide’s capital, Magudu was based. The electronic and print media have been identified as useful means to garner public opinion for or against other potential claimants (of the Tsonga kingship). If the Ndwandwe family is viewed as unsuitable claimants to the throne of the Machangana kingship, which family then is suitable? Matsavana (Matlhavana) and Maswamene (Maswameni) met geskenke na die Transvaal om geskikte woonplek te vind terwyl hy sy gevolg versamel en in ‘n westelike rigting oor die Lebomboberge versit”. Hosi Nxumalo must read more about the works of these authors, including the many articles that they have written about the Tsonga in order to understand the context in which they were writing and their own personal understanding of the Tsonga and Shangaans. While we think that there is a relationship between the restoration of the pride and value of traditional leadership and the vision of the African Renaissance, we should stay clear of tendencies which have potential to further divide Africans. hi va ka mahlongola dyambu ku sala munyama. Masina! The Tsonga communities who inhabited the Bushbuckridge area were mainly the Vanhlanganu (Mnisi and Khosa) and the Hoxani branch of the Nkuna. We submit that the issue that we are presenting to the Commission has profound legal implications as the ground for the Nxumalo claim is based on events that took place in Mozambique. One of the reasons for that war was to collect cattle to beef up the stock that was there. For a Tsonga community to trace their roots, they have to … Any attempt to separate Xitsonga from Xichangana is a hodge-podge of untruths and half-truths and a misrepresentation of facts. Patrilocal residence after the wedding is traditionally preferred, but is no longer common after three months for older sons. The Tsonga-speaking person who is possessed by either Ngoni or Ndau spirits or both, tend to be also possessed by Vatsende spirits which spoke Tsonga. We dispute that the land of the Van’wanati or the Van’wanati people belonged to the Gaza. In the Ntsan’wisi and Shiluvana book, you find the names of Nkuna regiments, all of whom were never part of the Gaza army. In the late 1800s, that is, during Nghunghunyani’s reign, the reigning Queen Zambili Tembe was recognized as the Paramount Chief of Tongaland/ Maputaland. Other cultural features of the Machangana include religious beliefs, marriage patterns, burial rites, food and facial beautification. The Tsonga people speak the Xitsonga language, which is one of the official languages of the Republic of South Africa. (updated by nicholas best known as azael) contact : 0762589267/0722146967 My name is and I started this site. Accepting this proposition will create a big problem in South Africa as it would mean the Nxumalo’s themselves, the Hlubi, and others who were defeated by Shaka should be called Zulus. It is also a fallacy that there are only three Tsonga dialects in South Africa and that they are named or categorized as Hosi Nxumalo has pointed out in his submission. They came here practically naked”, File N.A. It was believed that the drought was as a result of the gods who were angry that Mawewe had murdered his brothers, whom he thought would make his rule difficult. 727/1906 Nr. Ntsan’wisi and Shiluvane, also state that Muzila was part of Albasini and the Schoemansdal army that attacked Xiluvana and the Nkuna army in 1859. Joao Albasini had an army that was led by N’wamanungu wa N’wamavungu of the Siweya clan (pp. In his oral presentation, Hosi Nxumalo’s representative substantiated this claim by saying only insignificant communities and hunting communities occupied this area. This community had been living there for many years. The Traditional Leadership and Governance Act does not force any traditional community to have a king at all cost. The truth, therefore, is that Mahazule and N’wamatibyana took refuge in Nghungunyani’s country when they were attacked by the Portuguese as would happen to any leader who is in trouble but has a friend somewhere. During the First World, Buyisonto, Nghunghunyani’s heir was enlisted by the Portuguese to fight, first in Europe and later in Africa. This is evidenced by the fact that in all Gazankulu and South African schools the language that was taught was never called Shangaan but Xitsonga. We therefore submit that Nghunghunyani would not have protected Dlavu if the Ngomana, including Dlavu himself, were his subjects and Dlavu had clashed with his brother for betraying him to the king rival to Nghunghunyani. Historically, Xitsonga is a language spoken by a very small and insignificant language group in Mozambique. We are therefore submitting that it is not true that our language is Shangaan/Tsonga and Hosi Nxumalo’s submission to this effect is incorrect. Make the three chiefs arrange some regiments to escort him and the Royal family to safety, Make the three chiefs contribute land for the settlement of the Ndwandwe Royal family and the people who accompanied them, Assemble the army from all the Tsonga chiefs in the Transvaal to go and assist Magigwani, who was still fighting the Portuguese. Tongaland/ Maputaland in northern KZN, which is occupied by the Tembe, was an independent state which was recognized as such by all the colonial powers of the time. hi va ka azael wa mphahlela wa maboko wa xigama wa nwamangekana wa ntlhamusi wa mbhape wa nkhupana. There could be other forums that Vatsonga could have to promote cultural and linguistic unity, rather than insist on political unity at all cost. This branch was historically subdivided into Hlengwe, N’walungu, Dzonga and Bila. loko hi fika vo suka hi sala hi tshama. Hosi Nxumalo confuses the Tonga language of Inhambane (Nyembane) with Tsonga and therefore this statement must be ignored by the Commission. We also stated that in passing through this area, Gija and his people passed through the Chavalalas, Nhlaves, Valoyis, Cawukes, the Van’wanati and other communities that they currently claim as their subjects and proceeded to the “Magwamba” community, but settled on land belonging to the Venda. As I was once told, Batlokoa unlike any other clan reflect so much the animal they venerate. No other king ruled over the territory claimed in its entirety. This area incorporated among others, White River. Hosi Nxumalo also alleged that one of the 11 official languages recognized by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996) is Shangaan / Tsonga. 1. This is so because when one looks at the situation since about 1858, the Nxumalo’s have been assimilated to the Tsonga and not the other way round. hi va ka mahlongola dyambu ku sala nweti. Introduction The Tsonga are a diverse people, generally including the Shangaan, Thonga, Tonga, and several smaller ethnic groups. 2. At the height of the Gaza power in the 1850s, the direct authority of its rulers extended over the whole of what is today Southern Mozambique, among other areas. The concept of tribute-paying as a strategy of retaining autonomy accounts mainly for many claims found in oral traditions of several Tsonga communities, like the Khosa , Southern Hlengwe and other groups that the Gaza claimed to have conquered, whereas they themselves claimed not to been conquered. It is common course that for a very long time, “Xichangana” and “Xitsonga” have been used interchangeably. This is a great system that allows anyone like you and me to create a private site for their family, build their family tree and share family photos. …But this term was never accepted by the Ba-Ronga (Varonga), who consider it as an insult. While we did not attend to it in great detail in the original submission, Hosi Nxumalo’s submission brought about the need for us to highlight more salient points which will assist the commission in carrying its work: There is a view that since Soshangane defeated many Tsonga groups, all of us should therefore be called Shangaans. (The erection of Nghunghunyani’s statue) by the Limpopo Provincial Government is the recognition of the statue and international significance of the Soshangana dynasty (and) confirms that the democratic government of RSA is at pains to restore its subjects’ heritage. 3664/06 dated 17-08-1906 states: “That he (Mpisane) was in the position of being a refugee in this colony… and that kindness was extended to him by the late government in that Abel Erasmus, the late Native Commissioner, Lydenburg, ….allowed (to) remain in that district and take up occupation.”. This site was created using MyHeritage.com. We have evidence that shows that he actually recognized Mpisana and his people as the only group linked to his. Since then, they have been ruled by Malenga, Maxakadzi, Guyu, Dlamani (who massacred the infamous Van Rensberg party in 1836), Nkuri, Mhinga, Sundhuza I, Nkhavi, Maxawu, Sundhuza II, Xilungwa and others whose descendents are currently based in South Africa and Mozambique. We not promoting any one South African tribe all tribes are equal! (c) Xitsonga proper-found predominantly in the central and North Eastern reaches of the Southern parts of the country, mainly the Gaza province. In the same vein, the people of Sofala province (who are Ndau speaking), more especially the Cheringoma area (between Beira and the Zambezi river) which was ruled in 1888 by the family of Singuimene (Sohomene), who was one of the widows of Soshangane are not prepared to call their Ndau Shangaan. Mathebula, M 2002, 800 Years of Tsonga History: 1200-2000, Sasavona Publishers and Booksellers Pty Ltd, Burgersfort. Our History BBM Logo Description: pin. Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland. Mhinga Dynasty 2010, ‟About Us‟, viewed 28 February 2015, Web Link Mthethwa, AM 1995, The History of abakwaMthethwa, research project, … 9). 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