The Mathema people mostly inhabit the Northern Matebeleland in Zimbabwe, however their clan names are linked and related of those other Nguni clans. These are as follows: Jama, Sodumbuse ngokuthwal izidumbu zamadoda, sethekel owethekel ebandla Mpande ayothiwa yothwa ngamadoda, Qabela, mkhwananzi oluhlaza Jama Kamasala kwasal othulini.