Izithakazelo Zakwa Mmbongwa Clan Names History and Origin
Zulus traditionally identified themselves with their paternal clans. Children would take the name of their father as their surname, creating meaningful personal, cultural, and familial links through that clan name.
One way for an individual to establish his or her own clan was known as ubunyembe, or separate himself from his parent clan and strike out on their own path to independence.
Mmbongwa Clan Names (Izithakazelo):
The Mmbongwa clan, like other Nguni clans, has its own set of praise names (Izithakazelo) that are important for honoring their ancestors and preserving their heritage.
- Mmbongwa
- Mthakathi
- Ngcobo
- Gambu
- Mchunu
- Mabena
- Mzazi
Mavundla
Mavundla is a surname found throughout many nations around the globe due to globalization. Due to this phenomenon, it’s likely that individuals sharing this surname share similar ancestries.
Nkosinathi Mavundla, 30, an entrepreneur and politician went missing last week after failing to join his father and fiancee for an outing as planned. According to family reports, Mavundla had planned on joining them but never showed up.
Mbele and Houston’s theory suggests that Fynn received permission from King Shaka to trade in Natal (Maphalala, 1979:3).
However, King Shaka’s death before they could settle in Durban caused confusion as to his intentions; later being shunned by his people before moving onto KwaBulawayo sigodlo for exile before migrating with Mbopha to where Gamalakhe in Sayidi or Port Shepstone is located today (Bramdeow 1988:2) and eventually settled.
Mavuso
Mavuso first rose to fame as part of SABC 1’s youth drama series Yizo Yizo in 1999. His performance as Jabulani Nyembe in that show had an immense influence in shaping and challenging how black township stories are shown on television.
Maweni Maweni is an influential business leader and social activist from South Africa who fights for justice, equality, and freedom with her fierce determination and unyielding commitment – leading her to attain corporate success with ease.
African surnames contain clan praises which provide historical details about a family and its ancestors. These praises, known as Izithakazelo in isiZulu, provide insight into where your family came from – making this resource invaluable when researching one’s roots.
Mathunjwa
Mathunjwa has made AMCU one of the most potent labor federationss in South Africa, capitalising on mineworkers’ ongoing poverty despite two decades since apartheid’s end.
As part of his commitment to combatting violence at mines across the nation, he has inspired widespread public support by relentlessly fighting it. In past interviews he warned of additional bloodshed should workers lose their jobs.
As is common across Africa, Zulus are strongly connected with their clans and surnames; children typically take on their father’s clan name when naming themselves, maintaining deep cultural, familial, and historical connections that run deep – they’re commonly known as Izithakazelo! Discover more of this fascinating culture with this slideshow above.
Mathonsi
Mathonsi evokes feelings of abundance and exquisiteness. The name is associated with Onyx gemstone, which encourages intuitive abilities while dissolving confusion. Alligator symbolizes patience and dependability – characteristics people with this name typically possess as they’re often quiet but possess charisma that makes them appealing to others.
Mathonsis are idealistic thinkers who enjoy in-depth analysis. You are adept at solving mental or physical puzzles and prefer making decisions based on factual evidence rather than emotion alone.
Furthermore, you tend to be protective of those close to them; you have strong sex appeal with strong reliability qualities – making you someone people trust as they rely on you and find caring and reliable companionship from time to time.
Mathibela
Mathibela, located within Capricorn District Municipality and famous for its citrus fruit production. Other names for Mathibela include Zebediela and Dinamuneng (place of oranges). Northern Sotho is spoken locally.
In March 2019 several taxi drivers from Mamelodi Taxi Association blocked Denneboom taxi rank in Mamelodi to demand that Mathibela pay them “extortion fees”. He refused, leading them to drop charges against him.
Leruo Molotlegi was appointed the current Kgosi (King/Kgosi) upon the death of Mollwane Molotlegi Lebone ii in 2000 and has been an influential member of both the National House of Traditional Leaders as well as several provincial houses (such as Free State, Eastern Cape, North West KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga). Additionally he serves on multiple boards and is widely respected businessman.
Mathebula
Gwambe groomed his first son Xivodze as the potential successor of Valoyi’s throne; however, according to oral history Xifun’wana eventually overtook him and assumed control.
Mpondwana, Mongwe’s mother is said to have left the community and married someone from Changamire (now part of Limpopo Province). From this union came Mongwe.
Mongwe, or Mathebula clan is part of this royal lineage and will be discussed further here.
Mathenjwa
Mathenjwa is an uncommon masculine given name that is most frequently seen as a last name, although female versions have also been recorded. It is usually associated with Africa as it can often be found there.
People named Mathenjwa typically possessing the first vowel a as their initial vowel can be seen as a sign of new beginnings and success. Their energy should be focused on reaching their career goals through creative outlets like arts or communications – an area in which Mathenjwa excels.
The letter that completes a name, known as its Capstone in Numerology, provides insight into how people approach life’s progressions. They hold tight to their goals until they have accomplished them; these individuals tend to gravitate toward people who value kindness and zealousness.
