Izithakazelo Zakwa Msane Clan Names History and Origin
Msane Clan, which falls under the Zulu Kingdom’s purview, can be found at Maphumulo and has its Royal Kraal.
Shaka united various insignificant chiefdoms into one cohesive nation called Zulu; Nxaba Ka Mbhekane was among them and clashed with Shaka over refusing to submit to Zulu regime/rule.
Msane Clan Names (Izithakazelo):
The Msane clan, part of the broader Nguni-speaking communities, has a set of praise names (Izithakazelo) that reflect their heritage and history.
- Msane
- Mchunu
- Mabhenyana
- Ngcobo
- Mabasa
- Ngwenya
- Mthimkhulu
Inkosi Mgobhozi Msane
Inkosi Mgobhozi Msane is one of South Africa’s most powerful clans, boasting deep connections to Zulu culture and history. People belonging to this tribe look upon their roots with pride as their ancestors had established an incredible empire known for its wealth, power, and culture.
Msane clan was established for the first time in 1700 by Mthimkhulu, the mother of future Chief Lugobe Makhanya. Mthimkhulu established it after paying her bride price – traditionally, this would be paid by an entire tribe; therefore she became part of Msane clan and given a kraal.
This kraal was situated near what is now Msane. The KwaMsane people lived here and were known for being hard workers who enjoyed using their hands – growing purple-grained maize and tending cattle while using clay for pottery making and home brewing containers; hence their being known as “people of the earth”.
Msane clan was part of the Gaza Kingdom, an expansive empire that controlled parts of Mozambique and South-Central Mpumalanga. It was well known for its slave trade which subjugated Shona groups into subservient tributary status.
Inkosi Mgobhozi Maphumulo
Mseleku clan people have a rich tradition of traditional leadership. Not like today’s indigenous leaders who are elected through political processes, Mselekus traditionally received leadership through birth and inheritance from elders. After being identified in senior royal houses and approved by government structures as rightful heirs of senior royal houses, public notice of this matter would then be made publicly known – although sadly that does not seem to happen anymore among Mselekus who appear less inclined toward making this issue public knowledge.
Adams College stands on land that was initially the kraal for Maphumulos and Mselekus tribes, such as those found here at Amanzimtoti where Adams College stands now.
The Kraal was located near the Umhlathuze River, the home of King Shaka’s warriors. Its name stemmed from its proximity to this vital river. King Shaka would often rest here before attacking other tribes.
Mashimane Maphumulo of the Maphumulo tribe gave Adams College its site in Amanzimtoti on behalf of Mashimane Maphumulo’s vision that Adams College should have its own site there, which can be verified from historical documents (C.N.C 1732/12 (Pmb), recovered on 4 May 1914 archivally from history records. Around this same time period Makhanyas first arrived in Amanzimtoti according to letter dated 19 March 1913 from Chief Dabulesakhe Buthelezi himself.
Inkosi Mgobhozi Nonqewu
The Inkosi Mgobhozi Nonqewu clan is an extremely large and influential tribe residing in southern South Africa with strong military links. Their ancient traditions of leadership, which has been passed from generation to generation over generations, include rules dictating who may take up these roles upon their predecessor’s passing away.
Rather than being elected or chosen directly as leader these leaders tend to inherit these responsibilities upon inheriting their positions upon his/her successor’s passing away; in this tradition the rightful heir must be identified by both royal family structures as well as government structures who must endorse such selection processes before being chosen as leader by all parties involved.
Mgobhozi Msane was one of the most notable members of this tribe. He served as one of Shaka’s right hand men and one of his greatest warriors in Shaka’s regiment. He battled many battles with British settlers until being assassinated. This clan boasts an extensive war history that continues even today in Zululand.
Inkosi Mgobhozi Msane quickly earned widespread respect within the Zulu nation due to his intelligence and bravery, earning recognition by Shaka and being appointed commander-in-chief of his regiment. After defeating Zwide kaLanga’s Ndwandwe Empire he received land along the coasts that later became Swaziland as rewards.
Inkosi Mgobhozi Mbhekane
Inkosi Mgobhozi Mbhekane were very hardworking, independent people. They used wooden hoes to cultivate fields of purple-grained maize before turning their hand to clay pottery making, homebrew container design and ornament making as part of their craftwork. Furthermore, they hunted and herded cattle.
The Maphumulos settled in Amanzimtoti and established themselves at a location called Isilevane. Wojiwoji, son of Mthimkhulu (who was assassinated through plot), ruled with integrity and justice; having five wives- the eldest daughter from one was Qumqumu’s mother- one sister-in-law was Majanga while another aunted Mashimane – all had five sons each who became his heir apparent.
After some time had passed, Mashimane was appointed ruler of his tribe and given his own kraal (ingolela). This became the center of Maphumulo life and they took great pride in it.
Pride caused jealousy among those seeking to gain power within the tribe, eventually leading to conflict between Maphumulos and Mashimane – Mashimane was an upholder of truth who stood against corruption; Shaka admired and served him until Zwide demanded they flee and that’s when their ancestors from Maphumulo clan relocated south, eventually settling along Umlazi River.
