Umhlaba Wokhokho
Land of My Ancestors
Guided by the hopes of fulfilling a prophetic vision, iNkosi Mabaso embarks on a mission to reclaim his ancestral land in the Mabaso Kingdom of eMgundeni, renamed Utrecht during apartheid. With a deep respect for his heritage, iNkosi Mabaso, whose name Zwelihle means โBeautiful Landโ, seeks to honour the legacy of his ancestors by restoring his communityโs connection to their land that has been threatened by a history of exploitation, dispossession and colonialism, whilst also undertaking an emotional journey to locate his grandfatherโs grave. With nearly half of the nationโs water supply stemming from eMgundeni, iNkosi Mabaso advocates for land conservation, championing land stewardship, and emphasising the role of rural communities as protectors of the environment. Umhlaba WokhokhoโLand of My Ancestors, explores the profound relationship between land, communities and the fight for preservation.
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