The above image displays an Xhosa child.
Who are the Xhosa people?
-
The Xhosa people live in South Africa who speak the Xhosa language (closely related to Zulu).
Approximately 8 million Xhosa people are spread throughout South Africa, making up 18% of the South African population.
Some well known Xhosa speakers include Nelson Mandela, Fats Bookulane, General Bantu Holomisa, Bongani Ndodana, Zwelithini Tunyiswa and Ashley Buti.
More Information