I am still astounded as to how South Africa can be this beautiful. Lake Fundudzi is known to the people of the Northern region side of Limpopo Thohoyandou, South Africa. My first encounter driving on the gravel red, dusty roads leading to the lake was how these superwomen were able to carry heavy branches of trees on their heads and with some, draping a cloth around themselves carrying avocados. Walking together, the three women just smiled and gave me a warm greeting. Even though it is a sacred place for the VhaVenda culture, Fundudzi River is most treasured and a place where rituals are performed. Stories of how well guarded and kept the place is was something I was interested in learning. The lake is believed to be guarded by the python god who surrounds the whole lake and usually plays a drum where people can hear the beats. The lake is bordered by the Dzwainni Mountains, Limpopo Thohoyandou with its beautiful flowers and trees. Visitors here are obliged to not burn trees and respect the area. Unfortunately the Fundudzi Lake in winter does not have enough water as there is not enough rainfall. The river is believed to have had disturbing water levels in which the river can rise and fall independently because of rainfall. The level of the water at the Fundudzi Lake represents what mood the python god is in. The lake Fundudzi and the Thathe Vondo forest are regarded as the two most sacred places in…
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