Gunda Royal Council
Serving To Uplift
Coronation & Inauguration Ceremony
U dadza mativha a Gunda Village
“With great honour and joy, we invite you to witness the coronation of Vhamusanda of Gunda Village.”
This significant event marks a new era for our history, cultural heritage, and long-standing traditions.
Your presence will be a blessing as we gather to witness and celebrate this significant moment.
A momentous occasion. A new chapter for Gunda Village.
Ceremonial Schedule & Protocol
Ceremony Information
All programme times are South African Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2).
Countdown to 19 December 2026, 08:30 SAST (UTC+2)
Official Programme
Guests Seated
Arrival of dignitaries, community elders, and honoured guests.
Proceedings Begin
Opening salutations, sacred introductions, and ceremonial hymns.
Formal Ceremony
The coronation ritual of Vhamusanda of Gunda Village and royal blessings.
Traditional or Formal
Celebrate our royal heritage in cultural regalia or dignified formal suit and daywear.
Gunda Village
Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa
22°42′39″ S, 30°50′39″ E
Practical Information
Essential guidelines for arrival, attire, and location.
Guests are kindly requested to be comfortably seated by 08:30 SAST to facilitate royal protocol and ceremonial procession.
Formal proceedings commence promptly at 09:00, followed by the formal ceremony at 09:30. All proceedings observe South African Standard Time (UTC+2).
RSVP by 31 October 2026
Please confirm whether you will join us in witnessing this historic occasion. Choose any of the three ways below to send your response to the ceremony organisers.
Respond via WhatsApp or Call
Message or phone either organiser directly with your name and attendance.
Respond via Email
Open a pre-filled email with the event details and your reply.
Add the organiser's email address as the recipient before sending, then forward to Takali or Thambe Makhuvha.
Prefer to speak? You may also call the same organisers above on +27 71 776 8314 (Takali) or +27 84 892 8333 (Thambe) to confirm verbally.
Your details will be used to manage your RSVP and communicate essential ceremony information only. Please do not publish guest names, phone numbers or attendance lists.