 A river ford (izibuko) has shallow water and stepping stones that allows for safe crossings.Reconnaissance warriors would also check for dangerous animals such as hippopotamus and crocodiles before advising people to cross the river.Xesibe people crossed the renown rivers such as Mkhomazi, Mzimkulu, Mtamvuna and later Msikaba, Mzimvubu, Tina, Tsitsa, Mthatha and Mbashe.