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- Title
THE LINGUISTIC AUTHORITATIVENESS OF MONYALA KA PEDI AS A PRINCIPLE OF NEGOTIATING MARRIAGE.
- Authors
Koenane, Mojalefa Lehlohonolo; Letseka, Moeketsi
- Abstract
The article seeks to correct the common perception that bohadi is paid as a bride price. It argues that the misuse of language, significantly distorts meaning, resulting in misunderstanding of its original true meaning. The purpose of this article is to argue that the Basotho principle monyala ka pedi effectively reflects that bohadi is not paid, but given, as an expression of gratitude and as a symbol of respect for culture. We argue that African ontology becomes more prominent in bohadi negotiations. Therefore, it is unthinkable that the ancestors would be excluded when the quantum of bohadi is considered.
- Subjects
SOTHO (African people); BRIDE price; DOWRY; MARRIAGE customs &; rites; MANNERS &; customs
- Publication
Indilingua: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1, p89
- ISSN
1683-0296
- Publication type
Article