Laduma Ngxokolo, the designer behind MaXhosa Africa, is on a mission to embrace his country’s history and traditions, rather ...

Kaizer Chiefs forward Khanyisa Mayo has taken the next step in his relationship with his long-term partner and co-parent of one, Ababalwe Scout.

Initiation, or ulwaluko in Xhosa tradition, marks the transition from boyhood to manhood. Boys leave home for several weeks to undergo traditional rites intended to teach cultural values. Survivors ...

The highly anticipated Miss Universe National Costume Competition is a yearly highlight of the Miss Universe pageant, offering contestants the unique opportunity to showcase their country's rich ...

Newly resurfaced footage of Judy and Addie’s traditional Xhosa wedding touched South Africans as viewers reacted warmly to the cultural beauty and heartfelt moments.

Kandi Kids are an American subculture whose members profess their love for sub-genres of Electronic Dance Music (EDM). They ...

A Xhosa woman’s viral TikTok about her DNA test sparks major interest, inspiring South Africans to explore their heritage and ...

It's been nearly three weeks since 18-year-old Onke Komsana from the rural village of Sithebe in Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape left home for initiation school - the rite of passage for Xhosa boys ...

The street was buzzing with festivities, and everyone was dressed for the occasion. Intricately beaded necklaces, distinct head wraps, Umbhaco skirts, faces painted with calamine lotion. Followed by ...

We’re now starting to see a second China shock play out, one that looks different. This time, barred from the U.S. market by ...

As the summer initiation season continues, the journey to manhood for some in Kariega has allegedly been disrupted by ...

Headlines of initiates dying or losing their penises due to botched circumcisions are common as families face the fears of initiation school.