Chronicles Of Tshabalala Clan In Mhlongamvula & Its Exodus

“If history is written by victors, then this historic book,
Which chronicles the lives and immeasurable success of
Tshabalala clan at its ancestral land in Mhlongamvula as well as its unceremonious exit in 1816 and in the 1860s respectively, should have been composed well before the 21st Century. There is a saying that says: “History is not written by the victorious but it is written by historians”. What then is history of Tshabalala clan, and why should it be written? If the readers of this historical book can answer this question then we have become successful historians.
Nevertheless, there are many Tshabalala men and women who ancient remains with them; there is much history that has to be written. Generally, it is hoped that all African tribes and clans throughout’ past from permanent obscurity. The Chronicles Of Tshabalala clan In Mhlongamvula & Its Exodus is valuable in the sense that it gives us a perspective of Tshabalala clan’s history from the point of view of its Swazi tribe origin, royal tribe’s politics and power. What really sets it apart is its determined accessibility, sharpness, lyrical, simple and gentle, hammering home a point. The illustration are beautiful and it’s great are work of Tshabalala clan’s history that remands us that just because something has to be understandable, its ancestral root and the human spirit are critical to success.

The book further gives readers an understanding of the ancient Swazi tribe’s social-political commentary nestling inside every reader’s mind with a strong African flair and real skill. More importantly, the history of Tshabalala clan through its wealth, power and resilience fills in some very important holes in history of the Swazi tribe. The readers need strong stomach to read this intrigued book full of warfare, power, creed and the brutality of war which are never gentle but interestingly part of many different cultures and/ or ways in life during the ancient times.