A mom listened attentively as her toddler tried to explain that they were not black, but instead were brown, in a conversation about skin colour.

Xhosa baby names draw inspiration from the rich cultural traditions of the Xhosa people, referencing clan, deity, or familial lineage. Here, names hold greater significance than surnames ...

The process, known as Ulwaluko, is enthusiastically embraced by the Xhosa people, although it is known to happen all across South Africa. The circumcision is performed by a traditional surgeon ...