Ndebele

The Northern Ndebele people are a Nguni ethnic group native to Southern Africa. Significant populations of native speakers of the Northen Ndebele language are found in South Africa and in Zimbabwe.

Ndebele

Where are the Ndebele tribe from?

South Africa

Ndebele, also called Transvaal Ndebele, any of several Bantu-speaking African peoples who live primarily in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in South Africa. The Ndebele are ancient offshoots of the main Nguni-speaking peoples and began migrations to the Transvaal region in the 17th century.

Is Ndebele and Zulu the same?

Although there are some differences in grammar, lexicon and intonation between Zulu and Northern Ndebele, the two languages share more than 85% of their lexicon. To prominent Nguni linguists like Anthony Trevor Cope and Cyril Nyembezi, Northern Ndebele is a dialect of Zulu.

What are Ndebele surnames?

All Ndebele surnames list. The tribe has beautiful surnames. Some of the most common include Khuphe, Nkiwane, Sibindi, Nyathi, Mpofu, Hlabangane, Siziba, Ngwenya, and Mathuthu. The list also has other surnames such as Khumalo, Nxumalo, Ncube, Sibanda, Moyo, Ndlovu, Mkhwananzi, Bhebhe, and Dlodlo.

What are Ndebele people famous for?

The Ndebele people are known for their colourful attire, ornaments, and very decorative homes, making them with outstanding craftsmanship. Learn more about the Ndebele people and their history and way of life.