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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Apr 29, 2025 · Although the roots of the Xhosa people can be traced to various tribes with a distinct heritage, the etymology of the name “Xhosa” is derived from a legendary Kin called uXhosa. These …

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 …

Dec 19, 2024 · 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 …

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.

The Xhosa people refer to themselves as the amaXhosa and their language as isiXhosa. Presently, approximately 8 million Xhosa people are distributed across the country.

Dec 3, 2020 · Xhosa people (Anglicized as Kosa) are a Nguni ethnic group in Southern Africa whose homeland is primarily within the modern-day Eastern Cape. There is a small but significant Xhosa …