
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Xhosa - South African Culture
The name Xhosa is a general term, used for an assortment of noble clans of Nguni descent, the Pondo, Bomvana, Thembu and the Xhosa tribe itself. The Xhosa-speaking peoples or Cape …
A Guide to Xhosa Culture, Traditions and Cuisine
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 …
Xhosa people explained
Jul 18, 2025 · Archaeological evidence suggests that the Xhosa people have inhabited the Eastern Cape region from as early as the 14th-century AD. Their language, IsiXhosa is over a …
Inside Xhosa Culture: Clans & Customs - WakaAbuja
May 22, 2025 · Xhosa customs reveal a deeply spiritual and socially cohesive way of life, ranging from colorful beaded attire to ceremonial rites of passage. A detailed breakdown of Xhosa …
Xhosa people - Wikiwand
The Xhosa people are an ethnic group that migrated over centuries into Southern Africa eventually settling in South Africa. They are the second largest ethnic g...
The Xhosa people – The Tribal Society
Oct 16, 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 …