Mahatshula
Named after Mahatshula Ndiweni, an Ndebele induna.
Mahatshula is one of the city’s newer suburbs, and it carries an old name. Mahatshula Ndiweni was an Ndebele induna. The Herald describes him as a senior member of the royal circle.
What we don’t know yet
Who was Mahatshula Ndiweni, and in whose reign did he serve? If his story is known in your family, we would be honoured to hear it.
Sources
- Bulawayo’s suburb names, A to M
- ‘Suburbs, street names origin explained’, The Herald (Zimbabwe)
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