Maskandi music remains one of South Africa’s most authentic cultural expressions, rooted in Zulu heritage and storytelling.

Experts are divided on the impact of this week’s ruling on Misuzulu Zulu, but say it shows that South Africa has not yet learned how to handle the country’s traditional customs. The 49-year-old king’s ...

Pre-history and origins -- Recorded cultural history -- Early Nguni and Zulu customs -- Praise songs -- New military culture -- Shaka's expansive culture -- Arrival of European influences -- Shaka's ...

A Howard University professor continues his tradition of bringing HBCU students to his home country of South Africa for an immersive tour. Every year during the summer semester, Dr. Sipho Sithole ...

A South African Zulu man played maskandi music in an American bar, blending humour, laughter and culture while proudly ...

Angas' The Kafirs illustrated has long been admired for its ethnographic accuracy in depicting mid-nineteenth century Zulu culture. Klopper calls into question this uncritical view, giving evidence of ...