Family & delegations
Arrive with the first item
Family, bridal party, and the two delegations should be in place by 09:00 on day one and 09:30 on day two. The morning rites are family-only.
The celebration
Two days, two homes of family
Everything runs on the times below. If you can only make one day, that's completely fine — just let us know on your RSVP so we can plan the seating and the food.
Extended friends & guests
Join from lunch onwards
Day one: arrive from 14:30 for lunch and the open celebration. Day two: arrive from 13:00 for the family meal and closing.
Day One
Umtshato
Friday, 11 December 2026
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.
Full details for this day →- 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
Day Two
Umshado
Saturday, 12 December 2026
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.
Full details for this day →- 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
What to wear
- Both days lean traditional — traditional attire, or elegant earth tones if you prefer.
- Umshado on day two is a family ceremony: dress respectfully and keep it comfortable.
- It's a Gqeberha summer: sunny days, breezy evenings. Bring a light wrap for after sunset.