Forced removal of Venda people took place during the 1960s when Tiyani was declared a Tsonga area and incorporated into Gazankulu homeland.

The military campaign was carried out because chief Magoro had refused to pay tax levied by Joao Albasini and because of his continued support for King Makhado.

The Second generation sections are Vata Fika, Tsema ra ha vona (pass-over before the sun sets, ghosts), Russia, Manyunyu, Hluvula Baji, Meke, Vayizamile and Wisa Galaza.

Two health facilities are available to service the community, a clinic in the eastern side at Xihimu Section and a Main Health Center (to be formally named after the late nurse - Nurse Betty Nkanyani Hospital) on the western side.

Nkiyasi Betty N'wa Klaas and her apprentice and co-founder Nurse Roselet Nkanyani, who walked from house to house back in the days, treating people for Glaucoma Eye Disease and teaching hygiene awareness.