Umtfwalo: The Traditional Load

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Author(s): Jabulani Sabelo Jarreth Pato (Examinations Council of Eswatini, Eswatini)and Remah Joyce Lubambo (University of South Africa, South Africa)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 20
Source title: Resurgence and Revalorization of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Contemporary Society
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tlou Maggie Masenya (Durban University of Technology, South Africa)and Monicca Thulisile Bhuda (University of Mpumalanga, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4124-8.ch018

Keywords: Indigenous Studies / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management / Library & Information Science

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This chapter discusses the significance of ‘umtfwalo' (traditional load) in the culture of emaSwati. Umtfwalo is witnessed in diverse cultural events within the society of emaSwati, and it presents different meanings at the different times. In each of the instances, it has its symbol. This study, therefore, seeks to explain the concept of ‘umtfwalo' (traditional load) in the society of emaSwati. It is underpinned by Afrocentricity theoretical framework which advocates for traditions and practices of African societies such as emaSwati. The study uses a qualitative research method of data collection and analysis. Interviews and textual analysis are the types of tools used in this study to collect data. The study's findings explain the concepts of umtfwalo. Moreover, the study discusses the instances where umtfwalo is expected in the society of emaSwati. The study concludes by pointing out that emaSwati and their umtfwalo are inseparable.

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