Text has abstracts in English and isiNdebele languages / This study focused on the naming and praises of amasokana (initiates) among the South
African amaNdebele during and after the initiation process. An explanation is offered as to
why amasokana of amaNdebele use Sepedi names instead of isiNdebele names during
their transition from boyhood to manhood. Using critical language awareness, this study
examined names and praises based on the cultural and traditional poetic forms recited by
the amasokana during their homecoming ceremonies when they are introduced to their
community by their post-initiation names. This is a case study that made use of interviews
and observations as instruments to acquire data about the naming practices and praises
of the amasokana of the amaNdebele. The research aims to make a meaningful
contribution to the recording and preservation of the indigenous names of amasokana and
their praises for posterity and to sustain cultural identity and the quintessential elements of
humanity. / Irhubhululo leli linqophe ekuthiyweni kwamabizo kanye neembongweni zamasokana
wamaNdebele eSewula Afrika ngesikhathi nangemva kwengoma. Isendlalelo siqale
khulu ekutheni kubayini amasokana wamaNdebele asebenzisa amabizo weSepedi
esikhundleni samabizo wesiNdebele ngesikhathi lokha nakasuka ebusaneni aya
ebudodeni. Kilelirhubhululo, kuhlolwe amabizo kanye neembongo ngokuqalisa eendleleni
ezibukondlo zangokwesiko kanye nomkhuba wokubonga kwamasokana nakagodukako
lokha nakazazisa ngamabizo wabo wobusokana. Ngalokho- ke amabizo wendabuko
wamasokana kanye neembongo kufanele kurekhodwe, kubulungwe ukuze kubulungwe
ubunjalo besiko kanye neengcenye eziqakathekileko zobuntu. / African Languages / M.A. (African Languages)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/26770 |
| Date | January 2020 |
| Creators | Mokoena, Matthews |
| Contributors | Sengani, T. M. (Thomas Maitakhole), 1952-, Malobola, J. N. (Johanna Nurse),1959- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xi, 138 leaves), application/pdf |
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