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Izithakazelo zakwa Mthembu
Mthembu clan · Zulu izithakazelo
Mthembu
Mvelase
Mpafana
Ngoza
Bhomoyi
Meaning & history
Major Zulu clan; the Mthembu trace their line through Mvelase and were historically a powerful chiefdom in the Thukela region.
Associated surnames
Surnames that share this clan: Mvelase, Ngoza, Bhomoyi.
Clan praises vary between families and regions. If your family’s version differs, it may also be correct — corrections are welcome.