It took 135 million years, but a dinosaur has finally been given a Xhosa name. ... while "thwazi" is ancient Xhosa for the lightning-fast saurus (or lizard).

It’s all systems go for the homecoming umgidi ceremony of fluent Xhosa-speaking teenager Chad Baling, 18, after he successfully underwent the ancient Xhosa ulwaluko initiation rite to manhood.

Siphiwo Kutshwa may hold an influential position in the Kokstad town council, but until recently he was considered a "boy" in Xhosa terms. Having never undergone his culture's traditional bush ...

Grahamstown - It took 135 million years, but a dinosaur has finally been given a Xhosa name. Welcome Nqwebasaurus thwazi - "the mythical, fast-running messenger". This week a jubilant Dr Billy de ...

In South Africa's Eastern Cape, Xhosa men undergo an initiation, after which they must wear formal clothing for six months. Knitwear designer Laduma Ngxokolo was dismayed that the formal clothes ...

She reinvigorated ancient Xhosa cultural traditions through performance and teaching. Jacana Media 3 março 2022 Imbokodo is a long overdue series of children’s books on South African women.

The queen of Xhosa music has passed away. She reinvigorated ancient Xhosa cultural traditions through performance and teaching. Clay figurines of musicians, made in the 1930s, are being exhibited ...