Muhadi family celebrates family unity and heritage

Members of the Muhadi family gathered at Hamavhunga in the Nzhelele Valley on Saturday to celebrate the annual Muhadi Day. Guests came from across the country as well as from Zimbabwe to join in the festivities.

Among the guests this past weekend were the children of Zimbabwe’s second vice-president, Mr Kembo Dugish Campbell Muleya Mohadi (Muhadi). The Zimbabwean leader could not attend in person because of international commitments.

The event aimed to strengthen family unity and pass on traditions to future generations.

The day began with a visit to the family gravesite, where younger members were introduced to their ancestors’ final resting places. Afterward, traditional songs and dances filled the air as family members gathered in a large marquee. These performances, passed down from generation to generation, stem from customs introduced by the family patriarch, Mutumbukavhathu Muhadi, who settled with his family in Hamavhunga in 1958.

Throughout the day, speakers praised Mutumbukavhathu's leadership in guiding the family to a new home and establishing the roots of their current community. They emphasised the importance of family values such as unity, hard work, and perseverance, which Mutumbukavhathu had instilled in his descendants. Many family members shared stories of how his teachings shaped their lives and continued to influence younger generations.

The event also highlighted the family's historical journey from Vhutanda, near the present-day Tshivhase Tea Estate, to Hamavhunga. Despite facing challenges and relocating multiple times, the Muhadi family thrived, cultivating the land and rearing livestock. Today, some members have expanded these activities into commercial ventures, continuing the legacy of productivity and growth established by their ancestors.

Speeches from various family branches and generations encouraged the youth to carry forward the legacy of unity and hard work. The 300-strong audience responded with enthusiasm, offering praise and cheers as speakers highlighted key points about preserving the family heritage.

Date:05 October 2024

By: Maanda Bele

Maanda  Bele, born and raised in Nzhelele Siloam, studied journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology.

He is passionate about current news and international affairs.

He worked as part of the Zoutnet team as an intern in 2017.

He is currently a freelance journalist specialising in news from the Vhembe district.

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