LCP4804 Assignment 2 2025 | Due April 2025
QUESTION 1
Discuss the Southern African peoples, archived moments and movement? In detail
Southern Africa, a region marked by profound cultural and historical complexity, is home to diverse ethnic groups, pivotal historical events, and dynamic socio-political movements. Archived historical moments, and transformative movements, highlighting their enduring impact on the region’s identity.
2. Peoples of Southern Africa
Southern Africa’s demogrphic includes:
Bantu-speaking groups The Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, and Tswana, known for centralized kingdoms, oral traditions, and vibrant rituals (e.g., Zulu Umhlanga reed dance).
Khoisan communities
The San (hunter-gatherers) and Khoikhoi (pastoralists), among the region’s earliest inhabitants, renowned for click languages and rock art.
Colonial and mixed-ethnic groups
Afrikaners (descendants of Dutch settlers), Cape Malay communities, and Creole populations reflecting centuries of cultural blending.
These groups maintain distinct languages (e.g., isiZulu, Sesotho), kinship systems, and spiritual practices, though colonialism and urbanization have reshaped traditions.
3. Archived Moments: Pivotal Historical Events ……………
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