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Foundation embarks on a concept to revive the Ndebele monarch
06 Nov 2013 at 06:18hrs | Views
The King Lobengula Foundation has embarked on a concept to revive the history of the lost monarch who was banned to the then Cape Colony by the self-righteous Capitalist and a colonialist's Cecil John Rhodes and his counterparts Colonel Jameson, who orcherstrated the dreadful fate of the heir, A.N.L.Mzilikazi a.k.a "iqanda leNgwenya", who eventually died in a foreign land.
The story (a book is to be released shortly on the history of King Lobengula descendants in S.A) portrays the demise that followed the aftermath of the Matebeleland wars of 1894, a family that has lost its "roots" and ended up being buried in a shallow grave without official recognition from the Local Authority, of Grahamstown.
The Lobengula family settled in Fingo village and had to survive with stipends occassionaly offered by the Native Commissioner of Matebeleland. It is this reason we (King Lobengula Lodges and Tours) are intent on revamping the residential household, onto now an African Museum to reflect back the past history of the people of the land, the Xhosas; Fingo's; and other foreign races who where part of the community since its inception. And secondly the Foundation has a vision of repatriating the lost heir back to be reburied with his ancestors in Matopo Hills.
This would indadvertently live a legacy for the community which so much value the heritage in its midst, and subsequently that could also create a substantial means of income that is desperately needed in this poor society, of Kwa-Ndancama. The history of the people of the land is in need of intense collaboration by all who have vested interest in the history of African's, especially the Xhosa's of this area that falls within the boundaries of Albany, and people of the land, especially the Young generation should be kept aware of their heritage in order that our "culture" is restored and preserved for future generations.
The Fingo Township is also abundant with heritage resources that are found within the architectural buildings and landmarks, just like the World War II graves, in Kwa-Ndancama that I discovered during my escapades, are included in the historical tours that are organized by King Lobenglula Lodges and Tours during the visit by Tourist's into the Township.
The community of Grahamstown should take pride in their heritage and aid in the socio-economic development of our society by all means, necessary to fight the scourges of crime, unemployment and destitution that is destroying our communities. And our major asset in the society of Grahamstown is the diversity of races and cultures, hence therefore we need to uphold that spirit of Ubuntu, and embrace our unique culture and heritage that we can advance further and balance the scale of economic and social freedom.
The story (a book is to be released shortly on the history of King Lobengula descendants in S.A) portrays the demise that followed the aftermath of the Matebeleland wars of 1894, a family that has lost its "roots" and ended up being buried in a shallow grave without official recognition from the Local Authority, of Grahamstown.
The Lobengula family settled in Fingo village and had to survive with stipends occassionaly offered by the Native Commissioner of Matebeleland. It is this reason we (King Lobengula Lodges and Tours) are intent on revamping the residential household, onto now an African Museum to reflect back the past history of the people of the land, the Xhosas; Fingo's; and other foreign races who where part of the community since its inception. And secondly the Foundation has a vision of repatriating the lost heir back to be reburied with his ancestors in Matopo Hills.
This would indadvertently live a legacy for the community which so much value the heritage in its midst, and subsequently that could also create a substantial means of income that is desperately needed in this poor society, of Kwa-Ndancama. The history of the people of the land is in need of intense collaboration by all who have vested interest in the history of African's, especially the Xhosa's of this area that falls within the boundaries of Albany, and people of the land, especially the Young generation should be kept aware of their heritage in order that our "culture" is restored and preserved for future generations.
The Fingo Township is also abundant with heritage resources that are found within the architectural buildings and landmarks, just like the World War II graves, in Kwa-Ndancama that I discovered during my escapades, are included in the historical tours that are organized by King Lobenglula Lodges and Tours during the visit by Tourist's into the Township.
The community of Grahamstown should take pride in their heritage and aid in the socio-economic development of our society by all means, necessary to fight the scourges of crime, unemployment and destitution that is destroying our communities. And our major asset in the society of Grahamstown is the diversity of races and cultures, hence therefore we need to uphold that spirit of Ubuntu, and embrace our unique culture and heritage that we can advance further and balance the scale of economic and social freedom.
Source - King Lobengula Foundation - Cell: +27736649849
