Andlalo wa mitirho na matirhiselo ma swivuriso swa Xitsonga: Xitsundzuxo eka Vatsonga

Ndzalama Maluleke; Tintswalo Mapengo; Osborn Risimati  Chauke

doi:10.56285/jltVol58iss1a6251

Ndzalama Maluleke University of Limpopo, South Africa https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0177-6576
Tintswalo Mapengo University of Limpopo, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0701-3168
Osborn Risimati Chauke University of Limpopo, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7121-678X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56285/jltVol58iss1a6251

Keywords: nhlamuselo, ntirho, xivuriso, meaning, igure of speech, proverbs, Xitsonga

Abstract

ENGLISH TITLE: An analysis of roles and usage of Xitsonga proverbs: Advice to Vatsonga

The Vatsonga people, proud custodians of the Xitsonga language, possess a distinctive cultural identity shaped by their rich heritage. Xitsonga is more than just a language; it embodies the history, beliefs, and values that define the Vatsonga community. Proverbs and principles, passed down through generations, have long served as a moral compass, guiding the behaviour, attitudes, and daily lives of Vatsonga speakers. However, in today's fast-paced and increasingly globalized world, the influence of external factors and the dominance of other languages threaten to erode the significance of these proverbs in the eyes of the younger generation. This study is qualitative in nature and it is underpinned by the theory of meanings. As a result, it is crucial to rediscover and reemphasize the vital role these proverbs play as guiding principles, ensuring the preservation of Vatsonga culture and its continued relevance in modern times.

NKOMISO

Vatsonga i rixaka ra vanhu lero hlawuleka swinene, hi vova vavulavurixidzi va ririmi ra Xitsonga. Rixaka leri ri tiveka ngopfu hi xilogene xa rona xa mitirho ya vulavula. Ku fana na vanhu va tindzimi tin’wana, Vatsonga va na ndhavuko wa vona lowu vuyetelaka na ku kondletela vutomi bya vona xikan’we na ku byi hlengeleta. Eka ndhavuko wa Vatsonga ku na swivuriso leswi nga na mitirho yo hambanahambana leyi lawulaka mahanyelo na maendlelo ma vona eku hanyeni. Swivuriso swi tshuriwile hi ku tirhisa vutlhari swinene hikokwalaho ka swiyimo leswi vanhu va hlanganaka na swona. Eka mikarhi ya sweswi vanhu a va ha swi tekeli enhlokweni swivuriso na mitirho ya swona hikokwalaho ka ku cinca ka vutomi siku na siku na nkucetelo wa tindzimi tin’wana. Vatsonga va rivala nkoka wa swivuriso swa vona siku na siku hikuva va nga tivi mitirho ya swona. Xitsariwa lexi xa mitirho na matirhiselo ma swivuriso swa Xitsonga i xitsundzuxo eka Vatsonga.

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Author Biographies

Ndzalama Maluleke, University of Limpopo, South Africa

Mr Ndzalama Maluleke is a junior lecturer at the University of Limpopo and a master's student at the University of Venda. He has presented papers at the ALASA 2021 and 2022, and SoA (2023) conferences. His research interests are in Xitsonga literature and language.

Tintswalo Mapengo, University of Limpopo, South Africa

Dr. Tintswalo Mapengo obtained her PhD in Xitsonga from the University of Limpopo. Tintswalo currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Limpopo. She has published several papers in accredited journals and attended a number of conferences. She currently serves as a Provincial Language Committee member at PANSALB, representing Xitsonga.

Osborn Risimati Chauke, University of Limpopo, South Africa

Prof. O.R Chauke holds Masters of African Literature from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and a PhD of Literature from the University of Limpopo. He has published extensively nationally and internationally. His publications include journal articles, and creative writings such as novels, drama, short stories, poetry and radio drama. Professor Chauke has also presented papers nationally and internationally.