Paper 2 · Specimen D 2026 · Heritage, Taboos and Totems
In Indigenous Religion, a paternal aunt (tete) plays a role in courtship mainly by
Achoosing the totem the newlywed couple will adopt
Bpaying the full roora on behalf of the suitor's family
Cpresiding over the wedding ceremony as the officiating priest
Dcounselling her niece on relationships and proper conduct towards a suitor
Explanation
The tete traditionally advised and counselled young women on courtship, relationships and expected conduct, a role distinct from the munyai's negotiating role or the uncle's (sekuru's) role in receiving roora.
Derived from ZIMSEC Family and Religious Studies 4047/2, Specimen Paper (a third specimen booklet, distinct from the two already held), Q1