Markunda Joe, (-1942, ?) was a salt miner in Motsetsi.
Markunda believed in Shamanism.
She lived a life of absolute poverty. Eating or sleeping in a safe place was a constant struggle. She belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. People saw Markunda as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which she did for friends. She was vigorous, muscular, and had a near perfect body. She was known to be lazy, barely waking up in the morning.