As Mzansi celebrates the nation's diverse culture and rich heritage during Heritage Month in September. Earlier this week, on Heritage Day, millions day celebrated their cultures, promoting national unity, while encouraging South Africans to embrace its multicultural society.
IOL looks into the traditions and customs of various cultural groups to gain a deeper understanding of their way of life.
The Xhosa people are the second-largest ethnic group in South Africa. Other close clans of the amaXhosa people include amaMpondomise, amaBomvana, and abaThembu, among others. Each tribe is led by its own King.
The amaXhosa king is Ahlangene Vulikhaya Sigcawu; King Luzuko Matiwane is the reigning king of amaMpondomise, and King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is the king of abaThembu.
Ulwaluko (Initiation Training)The Xhosa people have different rites of passage as part of their traditions. One of the most important is Ulwaluko (initiation training).
