Reedbuck
“Aya Dhuve, Tirotenda Mapanda, Tiashire Muriwo, Tinogarira imwi babayo, Mwana wangu wokubereka, ABhasera, Amapfupfu, Chivara, Ndichjo chamwakafira, Dhuve rangu riri, Iro zuva rakangoti jene'ene, Takangogarira njira, Mirono yaoma nenjara, Iyo mhamba nechikari babayo. Zvakangooma zviri pachitaya. Aiwa zvaitwa vari Mupamba neZomba. Tirotenda dhuve. Mwaita vari Chirinda, Dhuve rinotsika mapuwe ejpfuta mwoto, Aiwa zvaitwa babayo.”
The Mhlanga Dhuve totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Reedbuck in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Mhlanga clan and their ancestral heritage.
“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”
Reedbuck
Mhlanga
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”