The Xhosa traditional attire, called umbhaco, is made of heavy materials with colourful patterns and intricate beadwork.

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The Xhosa live in south-east South Africa, and in the last two centuries, throughout the southern and central-southern parts of the country. The Xhosa people are divided into several tribes with ...

Much like beadwork, knitted patterns act as adornments. Though they don't carry a spiritual message of their own, designer Laduma Ngxokolo's intricate geometric designs serve as a reminder of his ...

Laduma Ngxokolo is taking his Xhosa traditions and creating an international business It is not every day that a designer showcasing at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg for the very ...

Dr Latozi Madosini Mpahleni, one of the last practising guardians of traditional Xhosa cultural music, has died. The 79-year-old died after a lengthy illness. A statement from her her family reads as ...

A memorial service took place on Friday in Mvezo, where Nelson Mandela was born, ahead of his burial in Qunu on Sunday Nelson Mandela will be buried in his home village of Qunu on Sunday. As a chief ...

Marriage is something that is highly valued in the Xhosa culture. When a woman gets married the entire community rejoices with her and her family as marriage is seen as a blessing from God. Although ...

Lubabalo Mabona* remembers the night vividly. “We were about to fall asleep, when he said there was something he noticed about me. He didn’t say what it was. Then he said he wanted to test something ...

A memorial service took place on Friday in Mvezo, where Nelson Mandela was born, ahead of his burial in Qunu on Sunday Nelson Mandela will be buried in his home village of Qunu on Sunday. As a chief ...

It is not every day that a designer showcasing at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg for the very first time gets a standing ovation. But that is exactly what happened to Laduma Ngxokolo, ...