They are a branch of the southern bantu and have close ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties with the swazi and xhosa. The history of the zulu people can be traced back to the 19th century hero, shaka zulu, who, after the death of his father senzangakhona, conquered many nations and amalgamated them under his reign, thus creating a huge zulu nation. Zulu is the most widely spoken language in south africa, with more than half of the south african population able to understand it
Zulu boys and girls in traditional costume pictured during a dancing
Many zulu people also speak english, portuguese, shangaan, sesotho and others from among south africa's eleven official languages.
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.
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. Explore the rich history and traditions of south africa's largest ethnic group, the zulu, from their warrior heritage to vibrant cultural practices. The zulus are a bantu people from africa, partly settled, mainly in south africa
