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Vahlengwe

Why are Bahlengwe called Vahlengwe?

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Vadzivi

Why are Badzibe called Vadzivi?

Music & Pop Culture

The history of “Xigaza” Music Part 1

The evolution of a word: "Xigaza", from a man’s name to a music genre. Go ahead and unlock part 1 of 4.

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6 Words that mean “Vahlengwe” in English

Discover how to translate “Vahlengwe” into English.

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6 Words that mean “Vatshwa” in English

Discover how to translate “Vatshwa” into English.

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5 Words that mean “Vadzivi” in English

Discover how to translate “Vadzivi” into English.

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“Hlengwe!” Hear it! Say it! Love it!

Let’s learn how to say “Hlengwe” properly.

History & Archives

Colonial spellings of our surnames — Who is “Chauque” in Xitsonga?

Tracing the "Chauque" people in the Portuguese history books.

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“Dzivi!” Hear it! Say it! Love it!

Let’s learn how to say “Dzivi” properly.

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Tshwa: How do you pronounce it?

Let’s learn how to say “Tshwa” properly.

Names & Identity

“Hlungwani” – What does it mean?

Decoding our surnames! Unlocking the literal meaning of “Hlungwani”.

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Editorial & Storytelling

5 Fun facts about the first Xitsonga novel — Sasavona by D. C. Marivate.

Unpacking how Sasavona came to existence…

Music & Pop Culture

“Vanhuvaka Hina” by Thomas Chauke na Shinyori Sisters — Decoded!

Explaining the Xitsonga classic – "vanhuvaka hina" by Thomas Chauke na Shinyori Sisters.

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