The late MR M.P Cele known as Zihlahla-zemithi was born at Ngonyameni. He was known to be the director and founder of this organization.
MR CELE was an expert traditional healer and very famous as inyanga, who particularly specialized with the knowledge of pediatric remedies’. He did remarkable work on the conservation of indigenous plants used for medicines. Cele actively encouraged healers to cultivate their own medicinal plants and developed indigenous gardens and nurseries.
His most significant contribution was his specialized knowledge of the treatment required by children under the medical system of indigenous healing. In this field he was acknowledged as a national figure of authority which also reflecting his role on the boards of different professional bodies.
He actively encouraged other healers to develop the professional standing of their medical practice by working together with university researches in order to record and document the various ways in which traditional medicines are used.
