Family & delegations
Be in place by 09:00
The morning rites — ukucela and umembeso — are for the two families and delegations.
Day One · Friday, 11 December 2026
Umtshato
The two families come together at 7 Limburg Street for the formalities, umembeso, and then a long afternoon and evening of Ndwayana and Mntungwa celebration.
7 Limburg Street
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Arrival
The Mabaso delegation is received at 09:00. Guests should be settled before then — the traditional proceedings start on time.
How the day runs
- 09:00Arrival of the Mabaso delegationFamily & delegations
Formal welcome at the gate
- 09:30Ukucela — family formalitiesFamily & delegations
The families greet and speak
- 12:30UmembesoFamily & delegations
Presentation and receiving of gifts
- 14:30LunchOpen to all guests
A shared meal for both families and guests
- 15:30The couple is presentedOpen to all guests
Nomfundo and Jabu formally presented
- 16:30Ndwayana celebrationOpen to all guests
Songs, praise and dancing
- 17:30Mntungwa celebrationOpen to all guests
Mabaso praise singing and dancing
- 18:30ReceptionOpen to all guests
Speeches, first dance, photos and dancing
Extended friends & guests
Join from 14:30
Lunch, the presentation of the couple and the open celebration run through the afternoon and evening.
What to wear
Full traditional dress for both families, and traditional attire is welcomed from every guest. If you'd rather not, elegant earth tones fit right in. Choose block heels or flats — there's grass and paving.
Family & children
Children are welcome. This is a residential street — please park considerately and keep neighbours' driveways clear.