History of The Ndebele

The Ndebele Kingdom South of the Limpopo River Author(s): William F. Lye Source: The Journal of African History, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1969), pp. 87-104 MUCH has been written about the Ndebele kingdom north of the Limpopo River, whereas the Transvaal period has been strangely neglected.2 While few literate observers were...

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Explorations In Matabeleland In 1888

We have received the following letter from Mr. Selous, giving some details of his latest journey through Matabele and Mashuna Land, and notes in explanation of the valuable map of the region which accompanied his letter and which we now publish :- Zeerust, Marico, Transvaal, January 5th, 1888.  I have just returned...

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Some Matebele or Ndebele Customs

Author: Lionel DecleCharge de Mission Scientifique du Gouvernement Franqais.Source: The Journal of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, Vol. 23 (1894), pp. 83-88 Marriages.  POLYGAMY is the rule amongst the Matabeles, and the King Lobengula has eighty-four wives. The marriage ceremonies and customs differ greatly from those observed by the other South African tribes. When the father of the girl has...

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Initiation Rites Among the Matabele or Ndebele

Author: Neville JonesSource: Man, Vol. 21 (Oct., 1921), pp. 147-150Published by: Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland The practice of circumcision among the Matabele ceased to all intents and purposes many years ago, and I am doubtful whether the subject has ever been dealt with to any extent in the literature dealing with the Zulu race. It is still practised among the Amaxosa, though the Zulus themselves...

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