Traditional Herero leaders

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The traditional leaders of the Herero ( English Traditional Leaders ) are the social leaders of the Herero and its associated ethnic groups such as Himba in today's Namibia . The Herero leaders played an important role in the history of Namibia , especially during the occupation by German South West Africa , and later they were also leaders of the Hereroland homeland of South West Africa .

Legal basis

According to the Namibian Constitution of 1990, traditional leaders, tribal and clan heads as well as traditionally determined or democratically elected leaders are given a permanent place in the Namibian political system . This takes into account the multicultural and multi-layered society of the country.

The constitution provides for the title of chief (in German boss, chieftain) and senior headman for traditional leaders . The traditional title, always Ombara among the Herero , can be used as an addition.

Kakurukouje (Veripaka)

Kakurukouje , also Veripaka, is a Herero clan based in Etanga . This is considered to be one of the oldest in the country and is also known as the Kingdom of Oherero .

Kambazembi Royal House

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

Ovaherero

The Ovaherero form a split into two branches of the Herero clan based in Otjinene . The exact affiliation of the kings is not clear, especially since besides the fact that each branch has its own king, there are disputes about a common king.

Common kings

The common head of all Herero ( Paramount Chief of the OvaHerero ) is not officially recognized by the Namibian government. They have their headquarters in Aminuis , which is to be relocated to Okahandja in 2015 [obsolete] .

  • Hosea Kutako , * 1874 † 1970; 1925-1970
  • Clemens Mutuurunge Kapuuo , * 1923 † 1978; 1970-1988
  • Kuaima Riruako , * 1935 † June 2, 2014; 1978-2014 (also Paramount Chief of all Herero)
  • vacant ; June 2, 2014 to July 14, 2014
  • Fanuel Tumbee Tjombe † July 31, 2014; acting chief from July 14 to July 31, 2014
  • vacant ; August 1, 2014 to September 21, 2014
  • Vekuii Rukoro * November 11, 1954; since September 22, 2014, crowned on May 2, 2015; not accepted by most Herero leaders

Maharero and Tjamuaha

The Maharero and Tjamuaha / OtjikaTjamuaha are also known as Red Flag known (Red Flag).

Maharero Royal House

Tjamuaha Royal House / OtjikaTjamuaha

Zeraeua Royal House (also Zeraua )

The royal house is based in Omaruru and Zeraeua are also known as White Flag known (White Flag).

Ovahimba and Ovatjimba

Ovahimba
Ovatjimba

Kapika

Kapika even Ombuku , is a clan of Himba based in Epupa .

Otjikaoko

Otjikaoko is a Herero clan, especially the Himba , based in Opuwo . They are considered to be one of the oldest groups in the north of the country.

Vita (Tom) Royal House

The Vita Royal House , also Vita Tom Royal House, is a Herero clan, especially the Himba. The seat is in Opuwo. They are also known as the Oorlog . oVita means “war” in Otjiherero just like Oorlog in Afrikaans . The spelling of the surname Tom is also regularly spelled as Thom .

Ovambanderu

The Ovambanderu (Green Flag) are one of the largest Herero clans. Their leaders bear the traditional title Omutize Uotjihavero or Ombara Onene JovaMbanderu .

After the death of Munjuku Nguvauva II, a follow-up dispute broke out, which developed between his legitimate son Keharanjo and his illegitimate son Kilus and which could only be provisionally ended with the appointment of Munjuku Nguvauva II's widow as queen on May 17, 2011. To top it off on June 13, 2011, there were again disputes over the legitimate succession.

Omaruru

Hoveka

The traditional authority of the Hoveka was officially recognized for the first time in 2018. It is located in the Eiseb area .

See also

literature

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Sun sets on chapter in Herero history, The Namibian, July 31, 2006
  2. ↑ 07/25/2014 morning news. Hitradio Namibia, July 25, 2014 ( Memento from April 2, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) accessed on July 25, 2014
  3. ^ Government Notice, Appointment of Traditional leader, March 27, 2008 ( Memento of July 28, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 4.3 MB) accessed on April 13, 2011
  4. ^ Ovaherero Unity Remains Elusive, The Namibian, September 8, 2009
  5. ↑ May 4, 2015 News in the evening. Hitradio Namibia, May 4, 2015. ( Memento of May 5, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) Retrieved on May 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ cf. Clemens Kapuuo , in: Internationales Biographisches Archiv 17/1978 of April 17, 1978, in the Munzinger archive ( beginning of article freely available)
  7. ^ Acting Ovaherero chief dies. The Namibian, July 31, 2014 ( Memento from August 1, 2014 in the web archive archive.today ), accessed on July 31, 2014
  8. ↑ August 30, 2018 - Morning News. Hitradio Namibia, August 30, 2018.
  9. ↑ Chief Alfons Maharero Passes on. , Namibian Sun , April 27, 2012, accessed April 28, 2012
  10. ↑ Party politics rejected. Allgemeine Zeitung, July 23, 2013, p. 3
  11. ^ The Zeraeua Royal House appoints the late chief successor. NBC, 2014 ( March 4, 2016 memento on the Internet Archive ). Retrieved September 16, 2014
  12. ↑ January 25, 2014 morning news. ( Memento from January 28, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Hitradio Namibia, January 25, 2014, accessed on January 25, 2014
  13. ↑ Manasse Zeraeua officially crowned as chief. Informanté, September 15, 2019.
  14. ↑ Himba chief loses official status. The Namibian, March 12, 2018.
  15. ^ Vita Thom Royal House Chief, 'unforgettable' , in: Government Information Bulletin , December 2019, p. 17.
  16. ^ Government Gazette. Republic of Namibia, No. 5564, September 19, 2004, p. 2.
  17. ↑ Kunene region. Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  18. ^ Nguvauva chooses suicide , Allgemeine Zeitung, April 11, 2011
  19. ↑ Mbanderu-prins sterf , Die Republikein, April 11, 2011
  20. ↑ Mbanderu chief appointed , Allgemeine Zeitung, December 16, 2009
  21. ^ Nguvauva widow becomes head of Ovambanderu ( memento of March 23, 2014 in the Internet Archive ), Allgemeine Zeitung, May 18, 2011
  22. ↑ Opponents of women report after coronation: Inauguration of Ovambanderu boss Aletha Nguvauva has reignited the succession dispute , Allgemeine Zeitung, June 14, 2011
  23. ^ New Acting Chief for Ovambanderu, New Era, February 8, 2011 ( Memento of September 14, 2012 in the web archive archive.today )
  24. ↑ Turimuro Hoveka officially installed as Hoveka Traditional Authority head. Namibia Press Agency, November 25, 2018.