Submitted to the Faculty of Arts in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the Department of African Languages at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2013. / Lolu cwaningo luveza ingonyuluka ngelingafelwa nkonyane kwaMhlabuyalingana, umnotho kanye namasiko ale ndawo. Kubuye kubhekwe nemfuyo nokudla okuchuma kule ndawo. = This research demonstrates the core idea of the fertile land of abundance of KwaMhlabuyalingana, economy, culture and values of this area. Furthermore it also looks at how livestock and crops flourish in this area. Chapter one introduces the entire research and its aims. It also introduces the motive behind the research itself. It also gives the research methods used to accomplish the aims of the research and its scope of study generally. It also looks at who is going to benefit out of the research. It also displays the division of chapters and the conclusion of the first chapter. Chapter two widely displays heritage and values found in this area: mountain ranges, indigenous forests and rivers that beautify the area. In addition, it also gives types of grass that easily adapt in the area which assist in curing ailments in people and help them creating jobs through hand crafts. It also tells more about the types of crops that are cultivated in the area of Makhathini like cotton, maize, beans, cane and vegetables etcetera. Chapter three explains more about indigenous fruits which are found in this place. Where and when are found? What are they used for and how people benefit out of these plants. Chapter four deals with livestock. It looks at which livestock that can survive and flourish in this area. How can it be used and its breeding and methods to care for so that it can increase more. How to prevent them from different diseases during winter. Farmers need to be advised and workshop as to how to take care of their livestock. Chapter five deals with the analysis, recommendations and conclusion of the entire research and winding up of the whole work done and recommendations to be taken into consideration.