Nswazwi: The cradle of Kalanga history

Mohabala Masalila Nswazwi elder. PIC PINI BOTHOKO
Mohabala Masalila Nswazwi elder. PIC PINI BOTHOKO

NSWAZWI VILLAGE: The road leading into the village of Nswazwi resonates very well with the concourse on the set of a Hollywood movie. Exhilaration is an understatement.

It certainly is a natural boulevard with long dark trees lining the road as it weaves and curves, as if endlessly, though a mere nine kilometres from the junction towards the Tutume turn-off.

It is only after my rollercoaster ride into the village where I am going to tap into the exciting history of the village, that I realise that the road is so unique.

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