The senior traditional leader of Khubvi, Muhali Vho-Mmbangiseni Randima, advised the newly installed junior traditional leader, Vho-Rudzani Robert Gadisi, to treat all of his subjects equally and without discrimination. Gadisi, who was given a new name as per the traditional-leadership custom, will now be known as Vho-Mulindathavha as he executes his customary leadership role in Bodzandala, a sub-village of Khubvi.
Vho-Mulindathavha, who was installed on Saturday, takes over from his late father, Vho-Mafhungwana Alpheus Gadisi, who passed away in May of 2017. For the past five years, Vho-Ntshavheni Samuel Gadisi has acted as caretaker chief of Bodzandala.
Muhali Vho-Randima told the large gathering that his work as senior traditional leader would be made easier now that Bodzandala had a permanent leader. He advised the local villagers that all service-delivery challenges must be addressed through Vho-Mulindathavha, instead of through him as senior traditional leader. "From today on, Vho-Mulindathavha will be my ears and eyes. I am giving him full authority to rule Bodzandala. I have no doubt that he will lead you with distinction, like his late father did. He will only consult with me if there are complex issues beyond his authority."
Randima encouraged the newly installed junior traditional leader to work with the relevant stakeholders to ensure development in his area. "The faith groups, community-development structures, other traditional leaders, politicians, government and the private sector should always be your partners. Apply your wisdom with a sober mind, so that you can discern between wrong and right. If you allow the elders to advise you, you will live long and be able to develop this area into a perfect place where everyone wants to stay. Live a dignified life and lead by example, because from today, everyone looks upon you as their role model," he said.
During the installation, Ntshavheni Samuel Gadisi was named as ndumi and Avhafarei Gadisi as khadzi.