Miss Johannah Mthimunye has a big love for her tradition and everything that has to do with the isiNdebele culture; in 2013 she created an isiNdebele dancing group by the name of Tjhida ngi tjhudule meaning “step aside and let us dance”. The group is based in Klarinet extension three. The main reason as to why the group was formed was because she felt children were lost and needed to have an extramural activity to keep them busy.
“The generation of today is different to ours, they need guidance and love. How we as parents can help is to make our children understand the value of education and to stay away from bad company that will lead to them to abusing substances such as alcohol and drugs,” said Johannah.
Ndebele dancing group Tjhida ngi tjhudule with their founder Miss Johannah Mthimunye and Marble Pule who assists the group with some of their needs.
She does not have an age restriction but prefers to have dancers that start at an early age.
“My dancers are from seven years onwards as I feel the earlier they start the better they will become in their craft,” said Johannah.
So far the group has 12 dancers with both genders in it. Their phenomenal work has been rewarded by them winning an award in 2014 where 20 groups participated in a competition that took place at Klarinet Hall. It is evident as to why they received the accolade as they perfect their skills by practicing every Saturday. They were also invited last year to be part of the entertainment line up at Ezinambeni when the Premier of Mpumalanga Mr David Mabuza was in town.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to Miss Marble Pule, who has been assisting us with our needs. We also urge parents to bring their children to join the group, the more the merrier,” concluded Johannah.
