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Mogashoa Clan — History & Meaning
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Totem Tau (lion) - Mogashoa is one of the Batau ('people of the lion') communities.
History & origin
Mogashoa is documented as one of the Batau (lion-totem) communities of Sekhukhuneland in Limpopo, sharing the Batau migration history. The Batau trace an origin from the Swazi/Wakkerstroom-Lake Chrissie area; after defeat by Mzilikazi during the Mfecane they moved north and settled in what is now Sekhukhuneland. In the recorded Batau genealogy, Mogashoa is named as the sister's son of the Batau leader Matlebjane (whose sons are listed as Mokwena, Seloane, Masemola, Phaahla and Photo, with Mogashoa counted among this group born of different mothers). Tradition records a fatal succession conflict in which Mogashoa was implicated in the plot against Matlebjane; after this the Batau scattered and Mogashoa established his own separate leadership line. The surname is overwhelmingly South African and most concentrated in Limpopo.
Associated surnames
Surnames that share this clan: Batau, Matlebjane, Masemola, Phaahla, Photo, Mokwena, Seloane, Nchabeleng, Marishane.
We publish the full diboko (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.