Izithakazelo zakwa Yende Clan Names History and Origin
Undoubtedly, Felani paid lobola to Chief Yende and obtained MaMnisi’s hand in marriage; their customary union resulted in him becoming her legal heir as AmaYende asoGenyaneni.
The full court found that the Commission violated law when it made a recommendation on Themba’s claim without first consulting his understanding of living customary practice.
Yende Clan Names (Izithakazelo):
The Yende clan, part of the broader Nguni-speaking communities, has a set of praise names (Izithakazelo) that reflect their history and cultural heritage.
- Yende
- Gaba
- Nsele
- Sishange
- Ndimande
- Ndlela kaSompisi
- Magalela kaNsele
Khonjwayo
Khonjwayo (pronounced kohn-jwayo) is a South African clan name. This designation designates members of a family as one, superseding surnames for identification and tracking purposes. Furthermore, it helps the Xhoseni to take pride in proclaiming their heritage and claim their place within society.
Furthermore, Khonjwayo is amongst one of the most commonly used clan names amongst Mpondo people and famous for their style of Maskandi music as well as traditional imfene dance.
Clan names not only identify relatives, but they also serve to protect the family. In the past, each member was allocated a cow and piece of land owned by their clan to ensure its survival during times of war or disaster.
Today many people with this name live in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces where they are well known for their distinct style of dancing; imfene dance is popularly performed by both males and females of both genders performing together onstage.
Khonjwayo Clan of Ama-Mpondo Nation. Under Great Hintsa Sigcawu Ka Sarili as King. They are related to other Aba-Mpondo kingdoms and chiefdoms throughout South Africa.
Ama-Mpondo nation was originally founded by King Mpondo kaNjanya who lived around 1226; an outstanding leader who provided stability within Ama-Mpondo nation.
Khohlo
Yende clan names can be found all around the world due to globalisation’s influence; people travelling far and wide often taking their names with them.
This allows families with the same surname to connect; family members can then compare notes about their ancestors while historical records may provide additional details such as where the family lived or their source of livelihood.
The appellants contend that the Commission made an error by failing to recognise amaYende had moved beyond traditional principles and adopted modified ones when it comes to customary succession law.
According to them, amaYende adopted an approach in which an eldest son inherits chieftainship regardless of whether his mother has married someone.
Felani and Themba are half-brothers through a relationship between Themba’s mother and Themba; these biological offspring of Chief Yende can trace back their biological father through relationships between Themba and her.
According to respondents’ submissions in support of this claim, Themba was not unanimously nominated as senior leader of amaYende.
From this evidence it is evident that the Commission made an error by dismissing this appeal. Respondents had been made aware that they could lodge or make representations to address amaYende status claim.
They instead publicly announced they did not agree with Themba being recognized as senior leader for amaYende.
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga, meaning ‘Place of the Rising Sun’ in South African English, is an exquisite and diverse province located in South Africa’s northeast. Home to stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife species alike, as well as being an agricultural hub and major tourist attraction.
South Africa’s Western Provinces is renowned for its spectacular landscape that ranges from bushveld thorn trees to majestic Drakensberg escarpment peaks, game reserves such as Kruger National Park and Bourke Luck Potholes, hiking routes, mountain climbing spots, as well as excellent birding spots – making this province an absolute must-see when visiting South Africa!
The Mpumalanga High Court recently handed the Yende clan, who dominated Piet Retief area, an unexpected blow by upholding its ruling dethroning one of their traditional leaders: Themba Yende must step down as inkosi.
The High Court sitting in Mbombela (Nelspruit) issued a ruling on 26 June 2022 ordering the removal of Inkosi Themba Yende from Amayende asogenyaneni (Yende clan).
This will be enforced legally; previously, his family had claimed their right to govern according to traditional leadership law, or “mthethoba”. This setback has dealt a blow against Mpumalanga government attempts at devolved power from national to local authorities and communities.
Piet Retief
Piet Retief was an important figure among the group of Afrikaner farmers that left Cape Colony in 1837 to settle north of the Orange River – known as “the Great Trek.”
Retief led punitive expeditions against raiding parties from Xhosa territory as well as creating their manifesto upon departure from Cape Colony.
Dingane agreed to grant them land in Natal under one condition – that they returned cattle that had been stolen by others from his people.
On February 6, 1838, Dingane’s soldiers killed Retief and his unarmed group; this massacre infuriated other Voortrekkers who in response slaughtered thousands of Zulu warriors at Blood River Battle.
The Yende clan name is associated with Piet Retief village in Mpumalanga province of South Africa, situated within a wooded area and known for its paper plant, Mondi Forest Pulp & Paper Plant – which employs many people there.
However Mpumalanga provincial government has been accused of taking too long in dethroning Themba Yende as amaYende clan leader after it was wrongly recognised by former premier David Mabuza in 2012. Now though, court ruling has established that Themba should no longer hold this role.
