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 Traditions and customs

The Zulu ethnic group, which comprises about 10 million individuals, settled in the country during the conquers of Shaka, the great military leader, in the beginning of the 19th century. Organised in clans, the Zulus are still ruled by their own king (Goodwill Zwelithini) and keep the reputation of being fierce warriors. Dressed in their traditional attire of leopard skin, they march with shields of goat's skin and assegai; this is called Toyi Toyi which are nowadays displayed during political rallies. It is during these displays of Toyi Toyi that you can feel the impressive character of Zulu songs and dances.

 To read, see, listen

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books
movies "A Dry White Season", by Euzhan Palcy.
"Cry Freedom", by Richard Attenborough.
"The Gods Must Be Crazy", by Jamie Uys.

"Drum", by Zola Maseko.
"Max and Mona", by Teddy Mattera.
"Zulu Love Letter", by Ramadan Suleman.
"U Carmen eKhayelitsha", by Mark Dornford-May.
music "One Life" (2006), In my African Dream", by Johnny Clegg.