Zulu Tribe Facts

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The Zulus are the largest ethnic tribe in South Africa, mostly in the KwaZulu Natal area. 

Shaka Zulu (born 1787) was the founder of the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa. He was assassinated by his two half- brothers in 1828.

The Zulu people speak the “isiZulu” language.

The men wear an apron made of goatskin (Amabeshu) and the women wear a skirt made from goatskin (Isidwaba).

Zulu cultural dishes are Mielies (cooked corn), Phutu (maize porridge), Amasi (curdled milk), Sweet pumpkin and more.

 

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