New chief reigns in Maangani area

The community of Maangani were ecstatic when Chief Ailwei Rambuda was installed as their new leader on Saturday.

The people of Maangani village had been living without a leader since the death of Chief Elias Rambuda in 2013. Chief Rambuda’s ndumi is Mr Richardt Rambuda and Mrs Mashudu Rambuda was appointed khadzi of the family.

Before installing the new chief, Khotsimunene Vho-Japan Mphephu challenged anyone who was not in favour of the installing of the new chief to come forward, but no one took up the challenge.

Mphephu urged the community and the family to give their support to the new chief. He also advised the new chief to conduct himself in an exemplary manner and not mix with the wrong people. He also added that the new chief should “not to become big-headed” and warned him that he would be dethroned if he was not prepared to take instructions.

He also told the meeting to refrain from bad habits, stressing that political parties should respect the leaders. He encouraged the new chief to work hard and warned him against the danger of abusing his power.

In response, Chief Rambuda told the gathering that his installation marked a new beginning for the people of Maangani. “We need development here and we are happy that the basics like water and electricity are already here. I will follow in my father's footsteps and not let my people down," he said.

Date:29 July 2016

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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