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Izithakazelo zakwa Khumalo

Khumalo clan · Zulu izithakazelo

Mntungwa!

Mbulazi!

Wena kaMashobana!

Wena owawela uThukela ungawelisa ngezibuko,

Wawela ngezimpambosi zomkhonto!

Nina abakaZikode kaNdaba!

Mntungwa omuhle!

Meaning & history

The clan of the Mthwakazi/Ndebele royal house under Mzilikazi kaMashobana, an offshoot of the northern Nguni. The praises reference Mashobana and the famous crossing of the Thukela river not at a ford but on spear-blades.

Associated surnames

Surnames that share this clan: Mabaso, Mntungwa.

Clan praises vary between families and regions. If your family’s version differs, it may also be correct — corrections are welcome.

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