Zulu People

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They originated from nguni communities who took part in the bantu migrations over millennia. Known for their rich traditions, formidable fighting forces of the 19th century, and significant impact on the history of south africa, the zulu are a diverse and vibrant ethnic group.

They are a branch of the southern bantu and have close ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties with the swazi and xhosa. Many zulu people also speak english, portuguese, shangaan, sesotho and others from among south africa's eleven official languages. Known as one of africa’s most powerful nations, the zulu have a rich heritage of bravery, spirituality, and strong social structures that continue to shape south african identity today.

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Today, there are around 15 million zulu people, the overwhelming majority of whom live in south africa They form south africa’s largest ethnic group, and the zulu language is the most widely spoken first language in south africa. Zulu is the most widely spoken language in south africa, with more than half of the south african population able to understand it

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In pictures: Festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned
In pictures: Festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned

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