Ndemera

Originally from Chishawasha area. Legend has it that he fled from a Zulu attack alone and trekked south till Chirimuhanzu area. Worked for Chief Chirimuhazu for many years as a hunter. Was a great hunter. He was then given the chief’s daughter (Maruvangira) as wife. (kutema ugariri).

With his wife they are the root of the whole family as we know it today. He claimed his totem to be Shoko with chidawo of Sinomwana (or Risinomwana) It’s believed this was to disguise himself as there had never been such a Chidawo before among the people of the Shoko totem.

Muswere and Tenhedze, The only names mentioned from VaNdemera’s relatives. It’s Not known what relationship they had and where they settled.

Hamadziripi

(Ndemera’s first born) – the name reaffirms the fact that he was alone in the area.

Mhandire

(conscripted into the Ndebele armies once, rescued by brother Hamadziripi and did not go back. See story bellow.

Mapundu

(Conscripted into the Ndebele armies, rescued by brother Hamadziripi but went back as he was used to that life.

Zanga

(girl – not known into which clan she married )