List of Bhaca kings and paramount Chiefs

By Thobelani Ncapai

 Here's the list of the kings and chiefs who led Bhaca people between 1709 and 1975 (Bhaca people were known as Zelemus before 1830)


AMABHACA KINGS AND PARAMOUNT CHIEFS

1709 – 17--

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1806 – 1834

1834 - Jul 1845

Zulu
Didi ka Zulu
Vebi ka Didi
Wabana ka Vebi
Khalimeshe ka Wabana
Madzikane ka Khalimeshe
Ncaphayi ka Madzikane (regent)

Split into two ruling lines:

After the death of Ncaphayi the ruling line split into two sections, the great house section under Mdutyana moved back  to Mzimkhulu. Ncaphayi’s son  Makhaula was still a minor , and the Mount Frere section was  under Diko and Ncaphayi’s wife Mamjucu

 

1845 - 18..

18.. - 18..

18.. - 18..

 

Mdutyana ka Sonyangwe
Thiba ka Sonyangwe (regent)
Cijisiwe ka Mdutyana

 

1845 - 1869

1872 - 1906

1906 - 23 May 1936

23 May 1936 - 13.03.1937

13.03.1937 - 25 Nov 1941

25 Nov 1941 – 11 Nov 1975

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diko ka Ncaphayi (regent)

Makhaula ka Ncaphayi

Mngcisana ka Makhaula

Mziwamandla ka Mngcisana

Nkevulane ka Makhaula (regent)

Strachan Wabana Makhaula Mngcisana

Split into two ruling lines:

 

18.. - 1896

1896 - 1925

01 Nov 1925 - 19 Jan 1945

1945 - 19..

19.. - 19..

19.. - ....

 

Nomtsheketshe ka Mdutyana
Rolobile ka Nomtsheketshe
Sikhanda Nomtsheketshe ka Rolobile

Khutshiwe ka Rolobile (regent)
Ngayibeki ka Sikhanda
Msingaphantsi

 

 

18.. - ....

.... - ....

.... - ....

 

Cijisiwe ka Mdutyana
Bekukuphiwa ka Cijisiwe
Nyongwana ka Bekukuphiwa

 

I strive to weave the threads of my rich heritage into the tapestry of my work, creating a unique narrative that celebrates my roots. I use my pen and lens to capture and share the richness of our world, inspired by the traditions and stories of my people.

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