Members of the community and several traditional leaders of the Vhembe District witnessed the installation of the new chief of Ha-Makongoza, Chief Patrick Makongoza, at Makongoza last Saturday.

Khosi Vho-Nndweleni Mashamba headed the installation of the new chief. Mashamba encouraged the new chief to carry out his duties as the leader of his clan. He also told him to refrain from bad habits, stressing that political parties should respect their chiefs, since they are the leaders of their communities. He said that they should not undermine the position of traditional leaders, in order to bring instability and that misunderstanding and conflicts should be avoided at all cost.

He also encouraged the new chief to work hard, but warned him against the danger of power abuse.

The new chief´s predecessor, Mr Patson Makongoza, said he was happy to give back the throne to the rightful person. He also said that the new chief would succeed in leading the community. He appealed to all the headmen to help him in this task.

Vhutangano Makongoza was installed as the senior chief’s aid and Rolindela Makongoza as the female aid to the chief.