Who We Are
The Mulamula Traditional Community is situated in Malamulele-West and is composed of four villages: Magangeni (Mbhayimbhayi), Maveke (Nhombelani), Bulwini (Dumela), and Muswane (Muswani).
Our authority is recognised under the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (ss 211 & 212), the Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Act 3 of 2019, the Traditional Leadership & Governance Framework Act 41 of 2003, and the Limpopo Traditional Leadership & Institutions Act 6 of 2005.
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Our Four Villages
Magangeni (Mbhayimbhayi)
Traditional village community
Maveke (Nhombelani)
Historic settlement area
Bulwini (Dumela)
Rural community center
Muswane (Muswani)
Traditional village community
Current Leadership
The Mulamula Royal Council, established in 1992, upholds the values and traditions of the Maluleke Royal House while guiding the community with integrity and wisdom.
Ex-Officio
Hosi Desmond Maluleke
Acting Senior Traditional Leader
Chairperson
Mr. Maluleke Abel
Executive Head
Deputy Chairperson
Maluleke Audience Simon
Executive Support
Official Documents & Records
Complete archive of official correspondence, court documents, and government communications regarding the Mulamula Traditional Authority.
COGHSTA Recognition Letter
17 Jan 2023
Official Limpopo COGHSTA letter informing Collins-Chabane Municipality that Mr Desmond Maluleke has been recognised as Acting Senior Traditional Leader of Mulamula Traditional Council.
Download DocumentInauguration Site Preparation
2023
Request to Collins-Chabane Municipality & COGHSTA to clear and prepare the inauguration site and future tribal office stand scheduled for Sep/Oct 2023.
Download DocumentInterim Traditional Council
6 Nov 2023
Minutes of community meeting where Mulamula community adopted an interim traditional council leadership list, forwarded to Vhembe District & COGHSTA.
Download DocumentHigh Court Strike-Off Order
12 Dec 2023
Polokwane High Court order striking off the roll, for lack of urgency, an application by Mulamula Royal Family against the Premier, COGHSTA MEC and Desmond Maluleke.
Download DocumentWarrant of Execution
3 Jun 2024
Warrant authorising police to seize Mulamula Traditional Council stamps from five respondents interdicted from acting as leaders, accompanying 5 Mar 2024 court order.
Download DocumentDDF v President RSA et Others – Postponement Order
29 Oct 2025
High Court postponement order (sine die) in the matter between Dumela Development Forum and the Presidency, national and provincial departments. Costs reserved.
Download DocumentMagistrate Court Interdict
19 Jul 2019
Malamulele Magistrate's urgent interim order barring four respondents from entering Mulamula Tribal Offices, allocating land or posing as traditional leaders.
Download DocumentSatellite Police-Station Upgrade Request
2014
Dumela Royal Council formally asks National Police Commissioner, Minister of Police & President Zuma to upgrade the Dumela satellite police station to a fully-fledged station and reopen the adjacent small magistrate office.
Download DocumentDumela Library Application
2012
Original motivation from Dumela Royal Council & Development Forum to Sports-Arts-Culture for a community library to serve 1,120 learners and 2,200 adults.
Download DocumentMEC Library Meeting Invitation
14 Mar 2019
Formal invite from MEC Thandi Moraka to community leaders for meeting at Mzamani Thomas Primary School to resolve Dumela library construction impasse.
Download DocumentParliament Speaker Intervention
2020
National Assembly Speaker forwards Mulamula Royal Council's plea for intervention on delayed Dumela library and allegations against provincial politicians.
Download DocumentHosi Photani Library Confirmation
2019
Senior Traditional Leader Hosi Joseph Photani Maluleke confirms to MEC Thandi Moraka that approved Dumela library must be built in Dumela village.
Download DocumentService Delivery Monitoring
2018
Frontline monitoring report listing electrification successes but ongoing water shortages, road & library delays; communication issues identified.
Download DocumentVhembe Health District Visit
16 May 2018
National Health Dept. visit report on stalled clinic projects for Matsakali and Dumela villages; communities depend on distant Malamulele Hospital.
Download DocumentTAR Road Application
2012
Dumela Development Forum & Mulamula Tribal Authority apply to Limpopo Transport Dept. for 20km tar road between Mdabula and Mphambo.
Download DocumentLibrary Construction Tender
Jul 2018
IDT tender advertisement calling for contractors graded 7GB or above to build the new Dumela Community Library; briefing 26 Jul 2018.
Download DocumentNew Settlements Demarcation
Dec 2020
Collins-Chabane Municipality acknowledges demarcation request for new residential sites at Mulamula; project prioritised in 2021/22 budget cycle.
Download DocumentThree Additional Settlements
Jun 2021
Municipality confirms receipt of June 2021 letter requesting three additional settlements at Mulamula village; work deferred to 2022/23 financial year.
Download DocumentHealth Clinic Permission Bundle
2017
Chief Hasani Thomas Maluleke's permission-to-occupy for clinic on stand 307 Dumela, plus 2011 follow-up letter reminding Health Dept. of 1994-97 approval.
Download DocumentThulamela DSAC Library Meeting
Dec 2013
Joint report after DSAC and Thulamela Municipality met; municipality explains Dumela is not a nodal development centre, library considered within 2030 spatial plans.
Download DocumentSALGA Praise vs. Service Delivery Gaps Study
2024
Academic paper by Raymond Mkateko Maluleke & Dayson Maluleke examining the contrast between SALGA’s praise for Collins Chabane Municipality and residents’ ongoing complaints over poor basic service delivery. The study highlights governance shortcomings, weak communication, and recommends merging DDM & FSDM for stronger accountability.
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Our Constitution
The founding document that governs our traditional authority, adopted in 2015 by the royal family lineage pillars.
Document Details
Adoption Date:
31 January 2015
Authors:
Secretary Khazamula Robert Maluleke with elders Magezi Daniel Maluleke and Gezani Thomas Maluleke
Approved by:
Five listed lineage pillars
Contact Us
Reach out to the Mulamula Traditional Authority for official matters, community inquiries, or documentation requests.
Traditional Authority – Main Contact
- WhatsApp: +27 72 108 9311
- Email: secretary@mulamulatraditionalauthority.org.za
- Office: Traditional Authority Office
- Location: Mulamula Head-Kraal, Limpopo
Information Officer
- Name: Dayson Dumela
- Mobile: 083 956 2679
- Email: dayson.dumela@mulamulatraditionalauthority.org.za
- Services: General Information & Inquiries
- Availability: Business Hours
Council Secretary
- Name: Dr Ray Mkateko Mafumbheyani
- Mobile: 073 512 6668
- Email: mkateko.maluleke@mulamulatraditionalauthority.org.za
- Services: Official Documentation & Records