South Africa 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 Zulu people are a native people of Southern Africa of the Nguni. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, mostly populated in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
The Zulu nation is led by King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini. King Misuzulu was the oldest son of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and Great Wife, Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu. Queen Mantfombi was the daughter of Swati King Sobhudla II.
One of the Zulu peoples famous kings was king Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka Zulu, the warrior who is credited for uniting the Zulu nation.
