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Dzumeri, often referred to as ka-Dzumeri is a rural settlement in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The community of Dzumeri was found over 210 years ago when a Nguni Sangoma, Nyabana kaMazibuko led a sizable command of subjects back home to South Africa returned from what is now called Mozambique to the present ga-Modjadji area.

As a sangoma/witch-doctor, he would collect medicinal herbs saying "tshovana na mirhi mundzuku uta tola" meaning collect herbal medicines for you might need them tomorrow. Soon after settling in the Bokgorotsi area, he impregnated two sisters of the yet to be established BALOBEDU EMPIRE.

Current Chief
Chief Hosi Divili Wilson Mavunda is the current and only rightful Hosi for the chiefdom. He is a charismatic Traditional Leader who also embraces democracy. He served as a member of Parliament for Jacob Zuma a former President of the Republic Of South Africa in his 1st term of office.

Generational Line Of Chiefs

 * Mazivuko
 * Mabunda
 * Mbatsane
 * Nthlelele
 * Xiake
 * Nyabana
 * Dzumeri
 * Gwambeni
 * Ndhambi Hlomela
 * Nyumbani Samuel aka Gezi
 * Divili Wilson (Chief Dzumeri IV)

Headkraal and other villages
The Headkraal of the Dzumeri Traditional Communities is and has always been at Ndhambi village. The first tribal court was at exinkayeni, the now royal cemetry. The Royal residence is also in this village. The village boasts a sattelite SAPS station, a 24/7 Health Centre with Malaria and Ambulance services, Traditional Offices housing SASSA, Correctional Services and DOL.

The community of Dzumeri comprise of 22 villages, including Xamfana, Jokong and Mpempule special case. The rest of the 22 villages are, Mageva, Dzumeri adjacent Township (often called RDP, Bambeni, Loloka, Mbhedle, Guwela, Maphata, Kheyi, Mushiyani, Xitlakati, Makhwivirini, Mphagani, N'wa-Marhanga,Mayephu, Mzilela, Matsotsosela, Xitlakati and Khaxani.

Establishment Dzumeri chiefdom
Soon after the birth of Balobedu Empire and the death of Nyabana, the Modjadji Royal House surrendered part of their land to Dzumeri. the Land was used as a grazing area for their land as a token of appreciation for his civil life.

As such, Dzumeri established his chiefdom at least some 46 years before his roving brother, Khambani could launch into chieftancy between Xamfana Village and Giyani Town.