Construction of a corncob pyramid by one the of the elders of the Mkiva Household in Bolotwa village, near Dutywa in South Africa. This is an ancient tradition of preserving the corncob as firewood for future usage. This corncob pyramid is called Isitha or Isiludu in the Xhosa language. | Zolani Mkiva

New Twins in the House of Mkiva. Buqaqaquli and Bungcwalisa Mkiva are newest instalment of twins in their generation. In each generation we are blessed with a set of twins in our family. We give thanks to the God of humanity and to our beloved ancestors for the blessing of these beautiful male twins, the firstborn children of Ngoma Mkiva and his wife, Silubonile Mkiva (MaDiya). Their arrival is the greatest gift bestowed upon the Mkiva household, a sign of grace, continuity, and abundant life. #

Wishing my family elder, Madam Madala Mkiva a happy new year. Blessings!! | Zolani Mkiva