Leaders of Hereroland

The traditional leader of the Herero (English Traditional Leaders ) are the social leaders of the Herero and his zugeordnetet ethnic groups such as the Himba in Namibia today. The leaders of the Herero had in the history of Namibia a major role, especially during the occupation by German South West Africa, later they were also leaders of the homelands Hereroland of South West Africa.

Legal basis

According to the Constitution of Namibia from 1990 to the traditional leaders, tribal and clan chiefs, as well as traditionally determined or democratically elected leaders, given a fixed place in the political system of Namibia. Thus, the multicultural and multifaceted society of the country is taken into account.

The Constitution provides for the title of Chief ( to German boss) and Senior Headman ( elder leaders ) for the traditional leaders. The traditional title in the Herero always Ombara, can be worn as an addition.

Kakurukouje

Kakurukouje is a clan of the Herero based in Etanga.

  • Vemuui Tjambiru

Kambazembi Royal House

Kambazembi Royal House is a clan of the Herero based in Okakarara. They played an important role in the uprising of the Herero and Nama.

  • Kambazembi wa Kangombe, † 1903; about 1860-1903
  • David Kaonjonga Kambazembi; 1903-1904
  • Salatiel Kambazembi; 1903-1941
  • Josephat Kambazembi; 1941-1960
  • David Kaunjunjua
  • Tuhavi David Kambazembi, * 1932 † 2006; 1989-2006
  • Kutjo Kambazembi; since 2007

Ovaherero

The Ovaherero form a split into two branches of the Herero communities based in Otjinene. The exact membership of the Kings is not clear, especially since that each branch has its own king besides the fact are disputes on a common king.

Common kings

  • Peter Hosea Kutako, * 1874 † 1970; 1925-1970
  • Clemens Mutuurunge Kapuuo, * 1923 † 1978; 1970-1978
  • Kuaima Riruako, born 1935; since 1978 (without official recognition as Paramount Chief of all Herero )

Maharero and Tjamuaha

Maharero Royal House

  • Kengeza; before 1750
  • Tjituka; before 1750
  • Mbunga; before 1750
  • Mutjise Mbunga among others; 1750
  • Tjirue Mutjise among others; after 1750
  • Mukuejuva; before 1800
  • Mbondo; before 1810
  • Peraa; before 1810
  • Ndomo; before 1820
  • Tjamuaha Tjirue among other things, * 1790 † 1861; 1842-1861
  • Maharero Tjamuaha among other things, * 1820 † 1890; 1861-1890
  • Samuel Maharero, * 1856 † 1923; 1890-1915 (in exile until 1923 )
  • Frederick Maharero, * 1875 † 1952; 1923-1924 (in exile until 1952 )
  • Traugott Maharero; 1908-1945
  • Eduard Maharero; 1945-1969
  • Alfons Maharero; * 1938 † 2012; 1970-2012
  • Tjinani Maharero; since 2012

Tjamuaha Royal House / OtjikaTjamuaha

  • Tjihahu; before 1830
  • Tjoro; 1840
  • Samuel Aron Mungunda; about 1840
  • Katjari; about 1844
  • Oove among others Muhoko Kahitjene; about 1840-1851
  • Kangombe; before 1860
  • Daniel Kariko; about 1890-1896
  • Tjaherani; about 1860-1876
  • Manasseh Tyiseseta; 1884-1898
  • Michael Tyiseseta; 1898-1904
  • Riarua; about 1870-1899
  • Assa Riarua; about 1890-1904
  • Frederik Tjamuaha II; since 1999

Zeraua Royal House

  • Christian Wilhelm Zeraua; about 1860-1876
  • Zacharias Zeraua; 1876-1904
  • Christian Eerike Zeraua; † 2012; 1997-2012
  • Manasseh Zeraua; de facto June 25 2012-24. January 2014 ( explained in retrospect to be invalid)

Ovambanderu

The Ovambanderu are one of the largest clans of the Herero.

  • Kahimemua Nguvauva; 1822-1896
  • Kanangati Hoveka; to 1880-1896
  • Nicodemus Kavikunua; to 1880-1896
  • Kandji Tjetjo; to 1880-1904
  • Traugott Tjetjo; to 1895-1904
  • Nicanor Hoveka; 1896-1951
  • Hiatuvao Nguvauva; 1896 - early 20th century
  • Stephen Hoveka; 1951-1957
  • Gerson Hoveka; 1957-1997
  • Sylvanus Hoveka; 1997 -?
  • Munjuku Nguvauva II; 1951-2008

After the death of Munjuku Nguvauva II a succession dispute broke out, which developed between his legitimate son Keharanjo and his illegitimate son Kilus and only by appointment of the widow of Munjuku Nguvauva II to the Queen on 17 May 2011 could be finished for the time being. To crown on June 13, 2011, there were again disputes over the legitimate successor.

  • Keharanjo Nguvauva II, † 2011; 2009-2011 Aletha Karikundua Nguvauva; since 17 May 2011 ( crowned June 13, 2011 )

Otjikaoko

Otjikaoko is a clan of the Herero, Himba mainly based in Opuwo.

  • Paul Tjavara; since 1996

Vita ( Thom ) Royal House

The Vita Royal House, also Vita Thom Royal House is a clan of the Herero, especially the Himba. The seat is located in Opuwo.

  • Tom Vita; about 1870-1937
  • Kasupi; about 1900-1923
  • Muhona Katiti; about 1910-1931
  • Kahewa - Nawa; 1923-1935
  • Oorlog Harunga Thom
  • John Kazonguindi Thom, † 1996; -1996
  • Kapuka John Thom, † 2009; 1996-2009
  • ?; since 2009

Gallery

Kahimemua Nguvauva

Nicodemus Kavikunua

Maharero

The brothers Julius Maharero (left) and Samuel Maharero (right)

Manasseh Tyiseseta ( 4 v.l. )

Zacharias Zeraua ( 2 v.l. )

Hosea Kutako ( statue)

Kuaima Riruako on Hererotag 2006

Himba people Bantustan Herero Day Namibian Sun
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