Traditionally, power is passed from generation to generation through bloodlines or wealth; with Bakwa Dishi it’s both. The Mbili Clan…

Clan and surname distinctions can often become blurry; an example would be someone with the surname Dlamini who appears on…

The Mapulana are an indigenous tribe located in Mpumalanga and South Eastern Limpopo Province of South Africa, bordering AmaSwazi to…

The Mashaba Clan is an esteemed lineage which has woven its legacy into South African culture and tradition since their…

Clan names play an integral part in African culture. They identify people by their lineage or ancestry and give them…

African communities allow children to identify with their paternal clans and surnames as they form meaningful cultural, familial and personal…

Twala is the 18,198th most prevalent family name globally and can primarily be found in South Africa. People born under…

Tolo is the 14,923rd most prevalent family name worldwide and most frequently seen in Mali. The Tolo Clan is one…

At an impressive event at Thandizwe Royal Palace, thousands of Tonggas paid their respects to Inkosi Mabudu Tembe. This event…

The Kalanga are unique in that they do not use totems as markers of descent; instead they rely on clan…