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Mbokane Clan — History & Meaning
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History & origin
Mbokane is counted among the bemdzabuko ('true Swazi') founding clans of the Swazi nation associated with the early Dlamini state. It is of Nguni descent, and the surname is also found among Nguni and Tsonga-influenced communities in the eastern lowveld straddling Eswatini, Mpumalanga and southern Mozambique.
Notable figures & facts
Recognised as one of the founding bemdzabuko clans of the Swazi nation.
Associated surnames
Surnames that share this clan: Dlamini.
We publish the full tibongo (clan praises) only once we can verify them against documented tradition — for this clan they are still being confirmed. If you can share an authoritative version, corrections are warmly welcomed.