It is said that the area now known as “Nyamane” was once rich with umtholo (wattle) trees. During the spring season, these trees would host a specific type of worm called “emanyamane”. The local people would harvest and feed on these worms, which were considered a seasonal delicacy. Over time, because of the abundance of emanyamane in the area and their importance to the community, the place came to be known as “Enyamane”, which eventually became Nyamane.