Members of a popular AmaMpondomise clan, the Rhudulu, marked their heritage in true African style last weekend when over 2000 family members gathered on the banks of the Mthatha river.
The event, which lasted from Friday until Saturday last weekend, where nearly 2000 folk slept in a large tent and along the river bank under the stars, was also attended by the traditional leaders under which the Rhudulu fall.
A group of unmarried women were “baptised” in the river to rid them of bad luck and to bring them, among other things, good jobs and marriages.
Throughout the weekend the Rhudulus were encouraged to research their family history and to stay away from any conflict which could divide them. Knowing their family history would also avoid inter-marriages between children of the same lineage.
“There is only one Rhudulu, there are no black or white Rhudulus. Those who seek to divide us have sinister motives, driven by sexual desires,” Maso said.
The Rhudulus called for members of their clan name, based anywhere in the country or world, to join them during next year’s reunion which will take place at the Mthatha Dam.
They can connect on their official Facebook page by liking Amangwevu Clan (Imbumba yamaNgwevu) aah Rhudulu. — loyisom@dispatch.co.za
Rhudulu clan celebrate rich traditions at Mthatha River
The event, which lasted from Friday until Saturday last weekend, where nearly 2000 folk slept in a large tent and along the river bank under the stars, was also attended by the traditional leaders under which the Rhudulu fall.
A group of unmarried women were “baptised” in the river to rid them of bad luck and to bring them, among other things, good jobs and marriages.
Throughout the weekend the Rhudulus were encouraged to research their family history and to stay away from any conflict which could divide them. Knowing their family history would also avoid inter-marriages between children of the same lineage.
“There is only one Rhudulu, there are no black or white Rhudulus. Those who seek to divide us have sinister motives, driven by sexual desires,” Maso said.
The Rhudulus called for members of their clan name, based anywhere in the country or world, to join them during next year’s reunion which will take place at the Mthatha Dam.
They can connect on their official Facebook page by liking Amangwevu Clan (Imbumba yamaNgwevu) aah Rhudulu. — loyisom@dispatch.co.za
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