What is Tswana?
The Tswana are a Sotho-Tswana ethnic group native to Southern Africa. Ethnic Tswana made up approximately 85% of the population of Botswana in 2011.
How Many Tswana In South Africa
Tswana people
| Batswana | |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 5,000,000 (Tswana-speakers) |
| Namibia | c. 10,000 |
| Zimbabwe | c. 97,500 |
| Languages | |
What percentage of South Africa is Tswana?
8.0 %
Tswana speaking countries
| Country | Region | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Southern Africa | 8.0 % |
| Botswana | Southern Africa | 78.2 % |
Is Tswana spoken in South Africa?
It is a lingua franca in Botswana and parts of South Africa, particularly the North West Province. Tswana-speaking ethnic groups are found in more than two provinces of South Africa, primarily in the North West, where about four million people speak the language.
Which tribe is more in South Africa?
The Zulu
The Zulu are the largest tribe in South Africa. Their language is a Bantu language and is part of the Nguni subgroup. The Zulu have often been critical of unkept promises made by the nation’s leaders during the transition from apartheid to democracy. Another major group is the Sotho.