As we commemorate Human Rights Month in South Africa, we look at some of the stories covered by our fieldworkers during this important time of the year. The events of the fateful day of the 21st March 1960 are discussed by Nkosikhona Duma, with a focus on the role that music played in the fight against … Read more
Often our Ulwazi fieldworkers choose a theme for the month, with their stories focusing on one particular subject matter. This month Siboniso Langa chose to look at animals, and the different ways in which their skins are used in Zulu culture. He also discussed which animals are considered dangerous, and talked about animals that have superstitious … Read more
Can you believe that we’re already a whole month into 2018? We’re not going to say anything about Christmas being round the corner, but you know that in no time at all another year will have passed, so it’s so important that we make the most of our time! Why not make 2018 the year … Read more
They say that Eskimos have dozens of words for describing snow, because so much of their lives revolve around the weather, and so it is in the case of Zulus and cattle. Historically, cows were used for everything from currency to matrimonial gifts, and form an integral part of many Zulu ceremonies, so it’s not … Read more
While times are changing and there are many people who will now consult a medical doctor when they get sick, there is still a huge proportion of Zulu people who prefer to speak to a traditional healer when they fall ill. Traditional ‘medicine’ is also used to treat livestock, or to deal with non-physical issues, … Read more
A major issue that the Ulwazi Programme seeks to address is the lack of isiZulu content available online, so it’s wonderful that our fieldworkers are producing original isiZulu content! This month Nkosikhona Duma again contributed an original isiZulu poem, this time referencing the young girls and boys who lost their lives during the Soweto Youth Uprising of … Read more