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  1. Xhosa people - Wikipedia

    They are the second largest ethnic group in South Africa and are native speakers of the isiXhosa language. The Xhosa people are descendants of Nguni clans who settled in the southeastern part of …

  2. Xhosa | South Africa, Language, Culture | Britannica

    Xhosa, a group of mostly related peoples living primarily in Eastern Cape province, South Africa. They form part of the southern Nguni and speak mutually intelligible dialects of Xhosa, a Bantu language …

  3. Xhosa - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion, Major ...

    Many Xhosa live in Cape Town (iKapa), East London (iMonti), and Port Elizabeth (iBhayi). They can be found in lesser numbers in most of South Africa's major metropolitan areas. As of 1995, there were …

  4. Xhosa language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Xhosa is a Bantu language spoken in South Africa, mainly in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State and Northern Cape. It is also in parts of Lesotho and Zimbabwe. According to the 2011 census …

  5. Xhosa - Red Blanket People - Tribe, South Africa - Kruger Park

    The name Xhosa is a generalised term for a diversity of proud clans, the Pondo, Bomvana, Thembu and the Xhosa tribe itself. Red and the orange of ochre were the traditional colours of the Xhosa, Tembu …

  6. Xhosa people explained

    Jul 18, 2025 · Xhosa marriage, Xhosa: umtshato, is one that is filled with a number of customs and rituals which relate to the upkeep of Xhosa traditional practices. These rituals have been practiced …

  7. The Xhosa people – The Tribal Society

    Mar 14, 2025 · The Xhosa people are a Bantu ethnic group in South Africa, rich in cultural diversity and rooted in strong tribal traditions. Historically, the Xhosa people are divided into several tribes and …

  8. Xhosa - South African History Online

    Apr 3, 2011 · The Xhosa are the second largest cultural group in South Africa, after the Zulu-speaking nation. The Xhosa language (Isixhosa), of which there are variations, is part of the Nguni language …

  9. Exploring the Xhosa Language: History, Culture, and Linguistic ...

    Speaking the Xhosa language fosters a sense of unity and cultural identity among Xhosa-speaking communities. The uniqueness of this language also fosters a sense of pride among its speakers.

  10. Xhosa people | Ethnic and Cultural Studies - EBSCO

    The Xhosa people are an ethnic group from South Africa, recognized as the second-largest cultural group in the country after the Zulu. They belong to a larger classification of Nguni peoples and …