History & Culture

Stylish Bapedi Sepedi Traditional Attire and Dresses For Makoti

Pedi People of South Africa are known to have a very unique cultural heritage. This can be seen in their traditional rites, attires, food, and music. Their traditional attires are usually made of unique colors and patterns that make...

10 Facts About Ndebele Art Patterns

Ndebele People of South Africa are one of the four Bantu ethnic groups, and as a result of the dispute they had with Zulu people in ancient times, they moved away from them, and some of the Ndebele people...

Basic Venda Words and Meanings

The Venda or Bavenda people are found mainly in part of the Limpopo province, situated in the extreme northeastern part of South Africa. This area used to be known as the Republic of Venda between 1979 to 1994, and...

List of Unique Pedi Names and Surnames For Baby Boy or Girl

Choosing a name for a newborn may look like a simple thing to do, but when you consider that there are over a thousand names to choose from, you will realize that it is not as simple as it...

What is Umemulo? Understanding the Zulu Ceremony and the Traditional Attire Required

In the life of a Zulu girl child, one of the most remarkable and important birthdays of her life is her 21st birthday. If she is a 'virgin', she is celebrated, however, if she is not a virgin, she...

Pedi People: All about their Culture, Traditional Foods and Beliefs

Pedi is an ethnic group in South Africa that makes up about 4,972,000 of the population of the country, and 14,000 of them can be found Botswana. They speak the Pedi or Sapedi dialect but it should be noted...

10 Best Tswana Traditional Foods With Pictures and Recipes

Tswana ethnic group is the Bantu-speaking people of South Africa and Botswana. The Tswana region is known for its savory traditional foods that both natives and visitors enjoy each time they are served either as breakfast, lunch, or dinner....

A Comprehensive List of Zulu Clan Names and Zulu Last Names

Zulu is the largest ethnic group in South Africa, with an estimated population of about 10 million to 12 million people who live in Kwazulu-Natal. The Zulu nation, which is from the Nguni ethnic group, is not only found...

40 Modern Sotho Traditional Attire and Dresses For Males and Females

Sotho people of South Africa are of the Bantu ethnic group, and as of 2001, they numbered up to 3,544,304 according to Wikipedia. The Sotho people are known to have a rich cultural heritage and history. Their rich cultural...

23 Traditional Wedding Cakes from Various Tribes In South Africa

No doubt, cakes made of flour, sugar, eggs, and icing are not native to Africa as no ingredient in such cakes is reflective of a typical African culture. But Africans have found a way to add a touch of...

120 Beautiful Sotho Names for Boys and Girls

Like in most African cultures, names are of great significance and importance in the  Basotho ethnic. The region has unique names for boys, girls, and even newly married women. There are also rare Sotho names that a handful of...

How to Say Hi or Hello in Afrikaans, Xhosa, Shona and other Major Languages

Saying Hello or Hi is one of the ways to show that someone is friendly and that the person recognizes the existence of the person he is greeting. In South Africa, saying Hello to someone, including a total stranger,...

10 Best Xhosa Traditional Foods with Pictures and Recipes

The Xhosa people of South Africa have some of the most delicious meals which are also affordable and very nutritive. One of the major ingredients in most Xhosa traditional foods is maize, and with this ingredient, Xhosa people are...

10 Best Zulu Traditional Foods with Pictures and Recipes

Zulu people have diverse traditional foods which are mostly prepared communally, with several families eating from the same pot. Zulu traditional foods are mostly farmed crops, as well as wild edible leafy vegetables. Dishes like porridge, maize meals, beans,...

55 Zulu Proverbs, Words and Meanings

Proverbs are used to teach wisdom and convey moral lessons. Zulu is one of the South African tribes known for using proverbs to illustrate ideas, deliver messages of inspiration, teach morals, send warnings to people, and reinforce arguments. Zulu...

Truth About The Xhosa Tribe – Culture, Traditional Attire and Food

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...

60 Modern Xhosa Names and Their Meanings

Even before having a child, most people usually keep names that have been carefully picked for the new one. Although picking a nice and unique name can look difficult at times, it is usually worth the effort. Thankfully Xhosa...

9 Ugly Ways Apartheid Still Thrives In The Present Day South Africa

Apartheid as a word is almost the synonym of South Africa. For it is almost if not impossible to name the word without talking about South Africa. The word emanated from "apart-hood" which literally means "the state of being apart",...

10 Best Afrikaans Songs of All Time

It is a trite statement that Afrikaans music has been waxing stronger and stronger with each passing year. The demand for Afrikaans music as well as its global acceptance has become extensive and far-reaching, especially with the advent of...

The 10 Most Beautiful Churches in South Africa

Be you an architecture enthusiast or just a regular tourist, one of the best things to scope out while visiting South Africa is its numerous beautiful churches steeped in rich history. While many of them date back to the...

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Who is Tsidi Makitle who Plays Phumeza from Durban Gen, Is She Twin?

Tsidi Makitle (born August 17, 1998) is a -year-old South African actress and businesswoman. She has an identical twin...

Thato Mosehle Biography: Meet Miss SA and Miss Supranational Runner Up

Thato Mosehle (born April 6, 1995) is a -year-old South African model, medical doctor, and beauty queen. She is...

A Look Back at Minnie Dlamini and Edwin Sodi’s Rumored Relationship

Minnie Dlamini was rumored to be dating businessman Edwin Sodi while married to her ex-husband, Quinton Jones, in May...

Who Is Thabo from Black Motion also Known As Smol

Thabo (Real Name: Thabo Mabogwane; Born April 24th, 1986) is a year-old music artist well-known as one-half of...

The Truth About Thuli Phongolo and Maphorisa

Thuli Phongolo and Maphorisa are not officially dating right now. However, there is obvious chemistry between the two performers...
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