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Erholweni Heritage Site signifies a rich history behind Ndebele nation

Thapelo Motseo

Roosenekaal

The historic Erholweni Cave Heritage Site, situated on the Mapochsgronde Farm near the small town of Roosenekaal, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality (EMLM), serves as a symbol of the history and struggles of the Ndebele nation, and it is a significant cultural heritage site in South Africa.

The Erholweni Cave is also known as the “Cave of Kings” or “Mapoch’s Cave”, containing ancient paintings and art-facts, including rock art and pottery, made by the Ndebele people.

The tourism destination is surrounded by a rural village with a small population likely surrounded by agricultural land and natural scenery. The area is home to several cultural attractions and historical sites with Ndebele and Sepedi languages dominating the place.

Despite occupying the area for more than a century, the village has limited access to amenities and services compared to other nearby settlements.

The rich history behind the tourism attraction site dates back to the 19thcentury when Erholweni Cave was the dwelling place of the Ndebele people, led by King Nyabela, during the 19thcentury.

The cave is a significant historical site, symbolizing the Ndebele people’s resistance against the Boers during the First War of Independence in 1883. The war started in 1882 and lasted until July 1883, when Nyabela surrendered after the Ndzunza clan was defeated by the whites.

After Ndzundza clan defeat, they lost their land, which was redistributed among the white burghers who fought in the campaign.

The Ndzundza people were then forced into labour on white-owned farms and were later moved to the Kwa-Ndebele Homeland during the apartheid era.

Roosenekaal Town was established during that era and was named after the two commanders who died during the war, Stephanus Roos and Senekal.

Every year in December, the Ndebele people converge at Erholweni Cave to remember the spirit of king Nyabela of the Nzunza clan. The gathering attracts thousands of people to learn about the rich history of the fallen warrior and his protection to king Mampuru of the Bapedi nation against the Afrikaner onslaught. Today, Erholweni is a symbol of the history and struggles of the Ndebele people, and it is a significant cultural heritage site in South Africa

Thapelo Motseo

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