Culture in South Africa South Africa has been famously referred to as the rainbow nation because it is made up of so many diverse cultures and religions. Contained within South Africas borders are Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Tswana, Ndebele, Khoisan, Hindu, Muslim, and Afrikaner people to name but a few.

What is South Africa culture like?

Black South Africans are generally warm, patient, tolerant, creative and charismatic people. They also incredibly culturally diverse, consisting of populations from multiple tribal groups (for example, the Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Swazi and Venda tribes).

What are the four main cultures in South Africa?

The People of South Africa The black population of South Africa is divided into four major ethnic groups; namely Nguni (Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi), Sotho, Shangaan-Tsonga and Venda. There are numerous subgroups within these, of which the Zulu and Xhosa (two subgroups of the Nguni group) are the largest.

How many cultures are in South Africa?

As South Africa is a multilingual and ethnically diverse country, there is no single Culture of South Africa. Besides the 11 officially recognised languages, scores of others - African, European, Asian and more - are spoken in South Africa, as the country lies at the crossroads of southern Africa.

Which is the largest ethnic group in South Africa?

The biggest groups are Zulus (21 %), Xhosas (17 %) and the Sotho (15%). Next smaller minorities are the Tswana, Venda, Ndebele, Swasi, and Pedi, among others.

What was the first religion in South Africa?

The earliest known religion in South Africa was the traditional beliefs and practices of the Khoisan people, who resided in the region for centuries. Bantu-speaking groups introduced further religious traditions to the region in 1000 CE.

What alcohol is popular in South Africa?

South Africas favourite booze by volume (2015)#AlcoholVolume (000 litres)1Beer3 100 0002Ready To Drink Wine424 5003Natural Wine317 4004Whisky36 3009 more rows•22 Feb 2016