Family & delegations
Be in place by 09:30
The handover of uMakoti, the formal welcoming and umabo are family rites.
Day Two · Saturday, 12 December 2026
Umshado
Nomfundo is escorted to the Mabaso family, welcomed as uMakoti and introduced to the Mntungwa ancestors, followed by a meal, words from the elders and a relaxed closing celebration.
The Boma
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Arrival
Nomfundo arrives at 09:30, so please be there beforehand to see her welcomed.
How the day runs
- 09:30Arrival of the Ndwayana delegationFamily & delegations
The Ndwayana family arrive, bringing uMakoti (Nomfundo) to the Mkhwenyana's family
- 10:30Formal welcoming of uMakotiFamily & delegations
The Mabaso elders receive her
- 11:30UmaboFamily & delegations
Ancestral welcoming into the Mabaso family
- 13:00Family mealOpen to all guests
Both families eat together
- 14:00IziyaloOpen to all guests
Words of advice from the elders
- 15:00Gifts & acknowledgementsOpen to all guests
Gifts to the Mabaso family
- 16:00Closing celebrationOpen to all guests
A relaxed final gathering
Extended friends & guests
Join from 13:00
The family meal, words from the elders and the closing celebration are open to everyone.
What Umshado means
Umabo is the ceremony where Nomfundo is welcomed as uMakoti and introduced to the Mntungwa ancestors. It's the heart of the weekend, so please arrive early and switch phones to silent during the rites.
Food & closing
A shared family meal at midday, with a vegetarian option, and a relaxed closing celebration from 15:00. Tell us about allergies on your RSVP.