XHASANational Imbizo 2026

Hosted by Mabhobho Region

National
Imbizo 2026.

Join the amaXesibe gathering at Mabhobho Komkhulu for a programme of heritage, recognition, and community.

Explore the programme
Friday
25
September
2026

KwaBhaca

Komkhulu kwaNkosi Sodladla

Ah! Nosimo

The dateFriday, 25 September 2026
The gathering placeKomkhulu kwaNkosi Sodladla · KwaBhaca
Second sessionStarts at 11:30

Our heritage. Our gathering.

Together at Mabhobho.

The Xesibe Heritage Association of Southern Africa presents the National Imbizo 2026, hosted by Mabhobho Region. The programme brings together welcome proceedings, guest addresses, a healing ceremony, and recognition of service.

Xesibe Heritage Association of Southern Africa

Official programme · Second session · 11:30

The day’s proceedings.

Items appear in programme order. Durations are as supplied; individual start times are not specified.

Programme directors

Mr Mkhuseli Jokazi Mr Xolani Bungu

01

Welcome & opening proceedings

  1. 01

    Devotions

    Rev Sakhiwo Mlamla

    5 minutes
  2. 02

    Introduction of Guests and LOC

    Mr Wonga Sodladla and EXCO

    10 minutes
  3. 03

    Welcome by Host Region

    Nkosi Nosimo Sodladla - Ah! Nosimo

    5 minutes
  4. 04

    Welcome Remarks

    Cllr Ndevu or representative

    5 minutes
  5. 05

    AmaXesibe and the History of Mabhobho

    Mr W M Sibuta, Mabhobho Imbizo LOC

    5 minutes
  6. 06

    Reading of the Xesibe Pledge

    Mr Bakholise Sokutu

    5 minutes
02

Opening Remarks and Guest Speakers

  1. 07

    Candle Lighting and Healing Ceremony

    Retired Bishop Ebenezer S M Ntlali

    5 minutes
  2. 08

    XHASA Opening Remarks

    XHASA President Prof Somadoda Fikeni

    5 minutes
  3. 09

    Message of Support

    Inkosi Nomxolisi Makaula - Ah! Nolukhanyo

    10 minutes
  4. 10

    Introduction of Inkosi Mandla Mandela - Ah! Zwelivelile

    Inkosi Tina Mtwa - Ah! Gcinisizwe

    5 minutes
  5. 11

    Guest Speakers

    Inkosi Mandla Mandela - Ah! Zwelivelile
    Dr Zweli Mkhize - AbaMbo

    10 minutes each
03

Recognition and Closing Proceedings

  1. 12

    Presentation of Appreciation Tokens and Awards

    Prof S Fikeni, Inkosi Nosimo, Dr Bandile Mkhize and Mr M Sibuta

    • Posthumous Recognition — 4 awards
    • Khandanyawana Athletics Award — 8 awards
    • Outstanding Service to South Africa and Beyond — 4 awards
    • EXCO and Mabhobho Organising Committee tokens

    Citations read by Ms Nolwazi Jokazi

    40 minutes
  2. 13

    Words of Appreciation and Acknowledgement

    On behalf of award recipients

    Not specified
  3. 14

    Vote of Thanks

    Mr Andile Ntontela and Mr Gcobani Sodladla

    Not specified
  4. 15

    Group Photograph

    All

    Not specified
  5. 16

    Refreshments

    All

    Not specified

Entertainment will be presented between selected programme items.

The venue

Meet us in KwaBhaca.

Hosted by Mabhobho Region at Komkhulu kwaNkosi Sodladla.

Friday, 25 September 2026
Second session begins at 11:30.

Gathering place

Komkhulu kwaNkosi Sodladla

KwaBhaca

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