Swivongo Swa Vatsonga va Vandzawu/Vandau/Vandawu
Vandzawu i xiphemu xa Vakaranga. Rito “Vandzawu” ri sukele ka ku loko va xeweta va ku “Ndzawu”; va themendhela Xiyila …
Introduction to Astronomy in Xitsonga
From ancient times, Astronomy was one of the fields Vatsonga respected and regarded in high esteem. According to ancient Tsonga …
The damage amaNdwandwe (Shangaan) & Gazankulu homeland did to Vanhlave va ka Mavunda
Mhlavendina Omhle! Ribuyandlela! Nhlava! Let’s be clear in regard to Vahlave va ka Mavundza, va ka Mavundza i va nyimba …
The President of Tsonga music becomes PR Councilor for EFF in the City of Johannesburg
Nkulungwani wa Dzonga wu endli matimu nakambe, Benny Mayengani is the first Tsonga musician to be an official of the …
Who fathered the Tsonga nation?
#1 Contrary to popular belief, Manukosi “Soshangane” Nxumalo is not the father of the Tsonga nation; Vatsonga (People), Vutsonga (Way …
The journey of amashangaane in 600 words – From KwaNongoma until Bush & Magona
Note: amashangaane are part of the larger Tsonga ethnic group, the following is not history of the ethnic group, its …
The Tsonga ethnic group summed up in one image
In summary, the Tsonga ethnic group is made up of 14 groupings of different origins, for example, the amashangaane are …
Tribute to Dr. Nzama Jackson Chavalala – Matimu ya Comrade Xigevenga
Etlela hi kurhula wena Nzama Jackson chavalala, Wena makhwita-nhlavele mutwa wuri nengeni Wena ntsanwakulala wa rimani Va ka xihlaya xa …
Magigwana Khosa – The royal who forced amashangaan to flee to Bushbuckridge
Magigwana Khosa became largely involved with Nghunghunyana Nxumalo because they were both relatively the same age and served in the …
Hosi Katekisa Afrika lyrics (Missing Tsonga verse of SA National Anthem)
Hosi Katekisa Afrika (Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika) was sung and translated into Xitsonga in 1899 by Reverend Mboweni. The following …
The Valambya Discourse – Ngoveni, Mahlaule & Mapengo grouping
There have been confusion about Valambya due to similarity of the Ngoveni surname and Ngubani; as such, many of Ngoveni’s …
Yi fambile Nhenha ya Xitsonga, Risimati “Ali” Mathonsi
Loyi hi un’wana wa vavanuna lava nga lwa siwnene leswaku Xitsonga xi hoxiwa eka vumbiwa ra tiko ra Zimbabwe. Nkulukumba …