You haven't experienced the heart of South Africa if you haven't visited a typical cultural village.
Siyabuswa is situated in Mpumalanga (KwaNdebele) 100 km north east from Pretoria and 160 km from Polokwane. The Ndebele nation moved north from the Zulu Kingdom in the 1300's and settled in a place which was then called kwaNdebele. Some of the Ndebele's furthered their journey to the North and settled in the then Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). The Royal Kraal is situated at Engwenyameni next to kwa-Mhlanga.
Ndebele King Makhosoke II personally invites you to join the colorful, friendly, modern yet traditional, Ndebele tribe on a day visit. You can also book accommodation in this colorful area and extend your day trip to experience true hospitality, together with the rhythm and pulse of the Ndebele lifestyle. The village is a comfortable 2 hour drive from Johannesburg and just north-east of Pretoria.
Click Here to view Ndebele King Makhosoke II's personal invitation to visit the village. You will experience a scintillating variety of original music, praise singing and history tellers that will take guests on a journey through the Ndebele memory lane. You will be treated to 3 meals throughout the day and view the crafters at work. Do some crafting yourself, or shop around for some of the incredibly colorful and unique art. A Story teller will also take you on a journey through the history and present life-style the Ndebele tribe and how they have managed to maintain and revive their rich culture.
Renowned colorful beaded handcrafted dolls, animals and much more will be on display and available to purchase. These treasures are handcrafted by the women of the Ndebele tribe, honoring their strong history, culture and unique way of expressing their story to the world.
The FNA security partner Abunda will ensure you comfort and safety throughout the day.
Remember that you can buy some of the Ndebele Art Online as well - see link at the bottom of this page.
Option 1 : Transport included ZAR1700 per adult includes:
- Transport from Johannesburg Football Nights Offices at 9 Summit Road corner Jan Smuts Hyde Park and pick up @ Pretoria MENLYN-centre parking entrance on the Northern side from Atterbury Road (Look out for the Football Nights Marked vehicles)
- Entrance for the day event - including the access to the full day programme
- 3 Meals
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Option 2: Self Drive (1 Hour from Pretoria & 1 Hour, 30 minutes from JHB) - PRICE OF ZAR1500 per adult includes:
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Option 3 : Any of option 1 or 2 including accommodation:
Add accommodation to your selected option. Click here to view accommodation options at Siyabuswa: If you require additional transport, this can be arranged for a nominal additional fee.
The first 100 bookings received will each receive a colorful Ndebele ornament as a commemorative gift.
A cash bar will be available on-site throughout the day.
Event:
The event will be hosted in the Ndebele King's office and state of the art hall. Guest will be entertained with various activities that will take place throughout the day, some of which include the following:
- Guests can indulge in a variety of scrumptious meals prepared throughout the day by the professional Ndebele catering crew.
- Various popular artists will be performing throughout the festival.
- Large television screens have been installed to ensure that football games are not missed while guest are attending the festival.
- Ndebele Cultural groups will be performing on stage.
- Shopping areas have been erected where the Ndebele crafts, such as the renowned Ndebele dolls, and various other forms of beadwork will be on display.
Programme:
DEPARTING
- JOHANNESBURG - Football Nights Office 9 SUMMIT ROAD HYDE PARK @ 06H00 &
- PICK-UP IN PRETORIA MENLYN CENTRE USE THE NORTHERN ATTERBURY ROAD ENTRANCE TO THE PARKING AND LOOK OUT FOR THE MARKED FOOTBALL NIGHTS VEHICLES @ 07H00
DEPARTING JOHANNESBURG - HYDE PARK @ 06H00
8:00 –Opening by the Master of Ceremonies
8:15 – Welcoming by King’s delegate or King Makhosoke II personally
8:40 –Dance performed by the Ndebele Cultural Groups.
9:15 –Breakfast will be served.
10:00 –Ndebele History teller will shed some light on the Ndebele’s Culture.
10:40 –Question and answer session about the Ndbele traditions and culture
11:00 –Starters/snacks will be served
11:30 –View the Ndebele’s crafts, watch the crafters working and do some SHOPPING!!
13:00 – Lunch will be served.
14:00 –Performance by a selection of popular local artists.
15:00 – Football Matches will be screened on a big screen for all the interested viewers. Other guests can continue browsing the art, trying their hand at creating some of their own pieces and listen to some local music or join in a dance.
16:00 – Tea Break.
17:00 –Early Dinner will be served.
18:00 –EVENING CLOSURE & DEPARTURE. If you are staying over, your hosts are ready. Enjoy a wonderful evening after a day full of colour, dancing, music and intriguing stories.
ARRIVING JOHANNESBURG HYDE –PARK 20H00
ARRIVING JOHANNESBURG HYDE - PARK AROUND 20H00, dropping off the PRETORIA GUESTS @ MENLYN CENTRE
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