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Mthiyane

• Zondo,
• Nqoboka,
• Mnguni Ka Manekwane,
• Skhangane,
• Luvuno,
• Sokotshane,
• Mzwili,
• Sokhulu

Mchunu

• Macingwane,
• Yeyesa,
• Phakade,
• Mnguni,
• Ngonyama,
• Jama ka Silwane,
• Nogida ngo Bambo ezinye izintombi zigida ngo mshanyelo.

Mashinini

• Bhembe,
• Guliwe,
• Ntozimandla,
• Cindi,
• Mahlaba!

Muthwa

• Msweli,
• Phungaza,
• Gwamanda

Mthiyane Clan (Mineral-Rich Territory)
The Mthiyane clan lives in the mineral-rich area of Richards Bay on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Their territory includes Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a world leader in heavy mineral sand extraction and refining. The clan’s royal lineage has significant traditional authority in the region .

Phineas Mthiyane (KwaSokhulu Tribal Authority)
Leader of the KwaSokhulu tribal authority who, along with his clan, performed the ritual of Ukuthela Amanzi (a cleansing ceremony) ahead of the crowning of an heir to the throne. This sacred ritual involved only men and the king going to the river to prepare the Mthiyane heir to take over the throne .

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini (Royal Installation)
The reigning Zulu king personally took over the installation of the Mthiyane traditional leader to avoid the interference of politicians who were accused of dividing the Mthiyane clan due to their interest in the mineral resources in the area. In July 2024, the clan met the king formally at the kwaKhangela Amankengana Royal Palace and presented the Zulu royal family with gifts. King Misuzulu stated that this ritual played a vital role in creating peace and harmony in the nation and discouraged clans from infighting over the throne .

Lalela Mswane (Royal Connection)
The uncle of former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, was crowned as head of the Mthiyane clan, highlighting the clan’s connection to prominent South African families and its continued royal significance in the region .

Inkosi Simakade Mchunu (1924-2015)
Reigning Traditional Leader of the Mchunu clan from 1944 until his death in 2015 at the age of 91. He ruled over the Msinga and Greytown areas in KwaZulu-Natal for 71 years. He was described as an inimitable leader who played a pivotal role in bringing peace and stability to the Msinga region, which had become notorious for faction fighting. President Jacob Zuma extended condolences to the Mchunu clan on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, honoring his legacy as a traditional leader.

Sipho Mchunu (Musician)
Zulu musician and guitar player who formed the legendary band Juluka with Johnny Clegg in the 1970s. Born and raised in Zululand, he met Clegg when the young Clegg would secretly visit townships to learn Zulu music and dance. Their partnership produced a blend of traditional Zulu and pop music, creating the band Juluka (meaning “sweat” in Zulu). Despite apartheid laws forbidding mixed-race public performances, they pushed boundaries and became wildly popular. After Juluka split in 1985, Mchunu returned home to pursue cattle farming. He briefly reunited with Clegg for the album “Ya Vuka Inkunzi.” His collaboration with Clegg is remembered as a pioneering moment in South African music history, bridging cultural divides through the power of music.