Emafikamuva

The Emafikamuva (Siswati: meaning "those who came late") refers to groups that arrived in the Eswatini region after the Bemdzabuko ("original ones") and Emakhandzambili ("those found ahead") had settled.

These groups were often refugees or migrants seeking protection from Swazi rulers and were incorporated into the Swazi state as subordinate or client groups.

Notable clans among the Emafikamuva include the Nkambule, Nhlengethwa, Mathunjwa, Mtsetfwa, Dladla, Mngometfulu, Mabaso, Tsela and Masuku. Their inclusion expanded the kingdom’s manpower and influence during its serious military expansion across the 19th century under King Mswati II.

References

1 2 Thwala, Thabani (2013).The Politics of Placing Princes in Historical and Contemporary Swaziland, MA thesis, University of the Witwatersrand. pp. 12, 13–14, 18, 76, 117 & 140. Available at: University of Cape Town Digital Collections.
↑ Zwinoira, R. T. (1984). "Some toponyms and ethnonyms of Swaziland". African ethnonyms and toponyms. UNESCO. pp. 23–38. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
1 2 Matsebula, J.S.M.(1988). A History of Swaziland, Longman. 3rd edition. ISBN 0582031672

[Ouch-1] 1 2 Thwala, Thabani (2013).The Politics of Placing Princes in Historical and Contemporary Swaziland, MA thesis, University of the Witwatersrand. pp. 12, 13–14, 18, 76, 117 & 140. Available at: University of Cape Town Digital Collections.

[Zwinoira1984-2] Zwinoira, R. T. (1984). "Some toponyms and ethnonyms of Swaziland". African ethnonyms and toponyms. UNESCO. pp. 23–38. Retrieved 2026-01-03.

[Matsebula-3] 1 2 Matsebula, J.S.M.(1988). A History of Swaziland, Longman. 3rd edition. ISBN 0582031672