Andile Smith

South Africa is one of the famous nations in Africa that is known for its beauty and diverse culture. Being home to many famous celebrities in different areas of entertainment, South Africa has proved to the rest of the world that it can carve a notable niche when it comes to movie and music stars. Its people now sit...

The world of dating is becoming tougher and tougher as the days go by. Long gone are those days when women could take their time and choose their suitable partners after immense scrutiny, as with an instant fix to almost everything available today, relationships are no longer an exception. South Africa is perhaps one of those places that has...

South Africa is among the top African countries that produce the most actors with an African origin. Many South African movie actors have gone a step forward to act in Hollywood, thereby giving them international recognition. Just like any other sub-Saharan African state, the rainbow nation is home to world-recognized heroes. The country has attracted top African–American actors who...

Namibia is a country located towards the southern part of Africa and it has enjoyed a certain amount of stability since it gained independence in 1990 after a long struggle against rule by South Africa. Namibia possesses some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa, and a trip through the country is one of the great road adventures one...

Malawi is a landlocked country about the size of Pennsylvania. Located in southeast Africa, it is surrounded by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. Formerly known as Nyasaland, Malawi is one of the unique places in Southern Africa. The country is also called the warm heart of Africa and it inhabited the Nyanja people. The Lake Malawi is a wonderful freshwater lake and...

Lesotho, officially known as the Kingdom of Lesotho and previously known as Basutoland, is an independent country located within the borders of South Africa. It is not just a landlocked country, but an enclaved one. This means that the entirety of the state is surrounded by the territory of one other state, which in this case is South Africa. The country...

This interesting Botswana facts article is looking at one of the most fascinating countries in Africa. Botswana officially called the Republic of Botswana and formerly known as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, is located in the southern part of the continent. It is a landlocked country that borders South Africa to the south, Namibia to the west, Zambia to the...

Applying for Schengen visa can at times prove puzzling and hectic especially to those traveling to these countries for the first time. In the same vein, applying for visa of any sort does come with its own unique issues this is because there are numerous agencies that claim to be offering such services and the applicants are most often than...

Pondo, also referred to as Phondo, is one of the several ethnic groups than can be found on the the African continent. The Ponda tribe happens to be a group of people who reside in Pondoland or the sub-region of Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. This term was used to denote the natives belonging to this region. The members of...

Mauritius or Ile' Maurice, as it is called in French, is a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It is located to the east of Madagascar Island, near South Africa. Discovered in early 1500 by Portuguese explorers, and later ruled by the French and lastly by the British, Mauritius became independent in 1968 and a republic...

The process of applying and waiting to get a UK Visa might sound like a long process to so many people but it's not actually as long, tiring and boring as it sounds. For people who are not big fans of waiting, there's good news that can ensure you don't have to get tired and bored just waiting for...

The population of the Lemba tribe in Southern Africa is between 70,000 to 80,000 people. In 2002, they were estimated to be 50,000 people. These people live in South Africa and central Zimbabwe. According to some genetic tests carried out by British scientists over the years, these people have the Jewish origin. The name "Lemba" may have originated from Chilemba, a Swahili...

The Swati, also known as Swazi, are a people from the southern regions of Africa who maintain a unique identity even to this day. The Swazi nation is named after Mswati II, who became king in 1839. The royal lineage can be traced to a chief named Dlamini; this is still the royal clan name. About three-quarters of the clan...

The Tsonga tribe inhabits the Southern Mozambique coastal plain, parts of Zimbabwe and Swaziland, as well as the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The ethnic group laid its foundation far back in history and had flourished after that. They have lived their serene insular lives in coordination with nature long before the widespread warfare and chaos that characterized...

Did you know that the Ndebele tribe also regarded as the amaNdebele or the Matabele are part of the larger Bantu tribe? Although the origin of the southern African Ndebele people is shrouded in mystery, they are however considered as one of the Nguni ethnic group, and to some extent, the Ndebele tribe is regarded as a branch of...

Africa is known for the unique and diversified culture of its different people. And among these is the very interesting group of people called Sotho. They are divided into three groups: The Northern Sotho (Pedi), Southern Sotho, and the Tswana (Batswana). These groupings happened due to various events in the course of histories like wars, invasions and the change...

Similar to most tribes in South Africa, the Venda people moved there from Central Africa. They are among the last black community to cross the Limpopo River and settle in the Soutpansberg Mountains of the Limpopo Province. They are not very populous but they have a rich cultural heritage. Venda culture is closely associated with the spirit world. They...

Tswana people are Niger-Congo or Bantu-speaking people including all the Sotho-Tswana clans residing either in Botswana, Lesotho or South Africa. People all over the world are organized into social groups based on kinship or clan. These groups of people have distinct ways of living depending on their creativity and experiences. Most interesting are the systems that they acquire to help...

Despite the growing influence of western civilization, Xhosa people have remained rooted in the practice of their traditions and dance. Unlike so many Africans that seem ready to abandon their traditions, culture, and general ways of living still remains one of the most vibrant expressions of South Africa's cultural heritage. Just as their lifestyle, the Xhosa dance remains a powerful...

In the 11th century, a massive migration of people took place across the continent. As a result, many people from southern Zaire moved to different directions and settled in most parts of southern Sahara. Among the tribes that took part in this major migration was Xhosa. The Xhosa tribe settled and became a part of the larger South Africa. The four major...