Manentsa Family
Unity is strength
Oral history narrated by elders suggets that Manentsa is one of three brothers, the others being Mpangeva and Dyantjie. These three brothers have their origins traced from the village of Ngxalawe in the district town of Keiskammahoek. The three brothers all share common ancestory which is derived from the family tree of Gubevu, Maduna, Nokhala, Msuthu, Jiyane, Salakulandelwa and Tiba.
The Manentsa family tree is the bigger of the three brothers and is spread throughout the villages surrounding the town of Keiskammahoek. Among others these villages include Mthwaku, Ngobozana, Cata, Mnyameni, Gwiligwili, Gxulu and others located outside but close to the Keiskammahoek jurisdiction.
The family has spread to towns such as Qonce and East London with the majority of its members residing in Mdantsane township. In the Qonce jurisdiction a village is named as kwa Gubevu after the key ancestor Gubevu with some presence of the family members located in nearby village of Nothenga. The family has also populated parts of the former Transkei regions such as Mthatha and Qumbu including villages like Chulunca whose family origins have direct links to the Ngxalawe ancestral stronghold. Theodore Manentsa's descendents are to be found at ERA Village in Sterkspruit after migrating there from Ngxalawe seeking greener pastures. His descendents are listed below.
The Modern day Manentsa family members are spread throughout South Africa with high concentrations recorded in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng provinces. The family members hold strong connections to their rural roots and often travel to the villages of the Eastern Cape to observe different types of cultural ceremonies.
In modern times clan members who live in urban and metropolitan areas continue to follow cultural practices learnt from forefathers and thus preserve and uphold cultural prescriptions. Family and clan members are conscious of the need to raise and expose their offsprings to the dictates of cultural prescripts as the cornerstone for cultural survival. In competition with other cultures of the world, it is of vital importance to preserve our culture and to protect it from extinction.
We are proud of our cultural origins and we honor our forefathers and ancestors by constantly acknowledging their spiritual presence in our daily life struggles and joys. We reach out to other members of our clan to extend solidarity and unity.
ERA MANENTSA FAMILY TREE - FINAL
ISIDUKO: Maduna, Gubevu, Nokhala, Jiyane, Msuthu | Era Village
1. THEODORE MANENTSA - 8 CHILDREN - FIRST TO LAST:
2. Mzimkhulu Mack Manentsa - 04-04-1918 - FIRST BORN
3. Nomonde Manentsa
4. Nomakhaya Manentsa
5. Makhaya Manentsa
6. Hlathi Manentsa
7. Nomathamsanga Manentsa
8. Mbuyiselo NO CHILDREN HOUSE CLOSED
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8. Nomabhaso Manentsa - LAST BORN
9. MZIMKHULU MACK-ADOPTED BROTHER MAKHAYA'S 2 SONS - BECAME FATHER: 1. Gubevu Manentsa
10. Mbulelo Manentsa - YOUR FATHER
11. MAKHAYA MANENTSA - 6 CHILDREN - FIRST TO LAST:
12. Maisie FIRST BORN
13. Nontsokolo
14. Gubevu
15. Mbulelo
16. Dumisani
17. Thandi Majola - LAST BORN
18. HLATHI MANENTSA - 4 CHILDREN: 1. Jiyane FIRST BORN - LOST
19. Nombuyiselo
20. Ntombizodwa
21. Nomvume - LAST BORN
22. GUBEVU MANENTSA - 4 CHILDREN:
23. Wonga FIRST BORN
24. Thanduxolo
25. Thulani
26. Siphokazi LAST BORN
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6. MBUELELO MANENTSA - 5 CHILDREN - LAST - BLOEMFONTEIN:
7. Thandabantu - FIRST BORN - YOU
8. Vuyo
9. Mawande
10. Nondumiso
11. Bulumnko LAST BORN-TREE COMPLETE
Manentsa.co.za | 2026 | Adoption locked
STERKSPRUIT
Home - Era Village - Sterkspruit
REASON THEODORE LEFT HIS BIRTH PLACE TO STERKSPRUIT: Theodore Manentsa was a police officer. He moved to Sterkspruit for
greener pastures, as many were doing at that time-seeking better life, work and land for his family in Era Village, while serving as a police officer.
The Manentsa family tree is the bigger of the three brothers and is spread throughout the villages surrounding the town of Keiskammahoek. Among others these villages include Mthwaku, Ngobozana, Cata, Mnyameni, Gwiligwili, Gxulu and others located outside but close to the Keiskammahoek jurisdiction.
The family has spread to towns such as Qonce and East London with the majority of its members residing in Mdantsane township. In the Qonce jurisdiction a village is named as kwa Gubevu after the key ancestor Gubevu with some presence of the family members located in nearby village of Nothenga. The family has also populated parts of the former Transkei regions such as Mthatha and Qumbu including villages like Chulunca whose family origins have direct links to the Ngxalawe ancestral stronghold. Theodore Manentsa's descendents are to be found at ERA Village in Sterkspruit after migrating there from Ngxalawe seeking greener pastures. His descendents are listed below.
The Modern day Manentsa family members are spread throughout South Africa with high concentrations recorded in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng provinces. The family members hold strong connections to their rural roots and often travel to the villages of the Eastern Cape to observe different types of cultural ceremonies.
In modern times clan members who live in urban and metropolitan areas continue to follow cultural practices learnt from forefathers and thus preserve and uphold cultural prescriptions. Family and clan members are conscious of the need to raise and expose their offsprings to the dictates of cultural prescripts as the cornerstone for cultural survival. In competition with other cultures of the world, it is of vital importance to preserve our culture and to protect it from extinction.
We are proud of our cultural origins and we honor our forefathers and ancestors by constantly acknowledging their spiritual presence in our daily life struggles and joys. We reach out to other members of our clan to extend solidarity and unity.
ERA MANENTSA FAMILY TREE - FINAL
ISIDUKO: Maduna, Gubevu, Nokhala, Jiyane, Msuthu | Era Village
1. THEODORE MANENTSA - 8 CHILDREN - FIRST TO LAST:
2. Mzimkhulu Mack Manentsa - 04-04-1918 - FIRST BORN
3. Nomonde Manentsa
4. Nomakhaya Manentsa
5. Makhaya Manentsa
6. Hlathi Manentsa
7. Nomathamsanga Manentsa
8. Mbuyiselo NO CHILDREN HOUSE CLOSED
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8. Nomabhaso Manentsa - LAST BORN
9. MZIMKHULU MACK-ADOPTED BROTHER MAKHAYA'S 2 SONS - BECAME FATHER: 1. Gubevu Manentsa
10. Mbulelo Manentsa - YOUR FATHER
11. MAKHAYA MANENTSA - 6 CHILDREN - FIRST TO LAST:
12. Maisie FIRST BORN
13. Nontsokolo
14. Gubevu
15. Mbulelo
16. Dumisani
17. Thandi Majola - LAST BORN
18. HLATHI MANENTSA - 4 CHILDREN: 1. Jiyane FIRST BORN - LOST
19. Nombuyiselo
20. Ntombizodwa
21. Nomvume - LAST BORN
22. GUBEVU MANENTSA - 4 CHILDREN:
23. Wonga FIRST BORN
24. Thanduxolo
25. Thulani
26. Siphokazi LAST BORN
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6. MBUELELO MANENTSA - 5 CHILDREN - LAST - BLOEMFONTEIN:
7. Thandabantu - FIRST BORN - YOU
8. Vuyo
9. Mawande
10. Nondumiso
11. Bulumnko LAST BORN-TREE COMPLETE
Manentsa.co.za | 2026 | Adoption locked
STERKSPRUIT
Home - Era Village - Sterkspruit
REASON THEODORE LEFT HIS BIRTH PLACE TO STERKSPRUIT: Theodore Manentsa was a police officer. He moved to Sterkspruit for
greener pastures, as many were doing at that time-seeking better life, work and land for his family in Era Village, while serving as a police officer.
Our Journey
Challenges
Like all modern day families, our biggest challenge is to adapt to the rapidly changing world and the dictates of cultural evolution.Triumphs
Raising children and descendants of exceptionally high academic achievements contributing in value adding careers and occupations. Celebrating excellence from one generation to the next.What Binds Us
Our Bonds
We are bound together by strong bonds of love, compassion and caring for one another.Our Aspirations
Our aspirations are to replicate our success and excellence to higher levels from generation to generation.Our Traditions
We admire and honour our rich cultural heritage in all its facets and we are committed to reclaim our cultural identity and pride.12 Members
9 Ancestors
12 Living
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Family Tree
The genealogy of the Manentsa family
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