What are the Zulu customs?

Zulu traditions. Zulu tradition is held in high esteem by the most populous ethnic group in South Africa. Zulu beliefs are based on the presence of ancestral spirits, which often appear in dreams, and a supreme being who is seldom involved in the affairs of mortals. read more

Many of the cultures, customs, and traditions of Shakas time remain the corner stones of the Zulu people, and each year the Zulu nation celebrates the Heritage Day during which they commemorate their hero, Shaka Zulu and also revive their cultural traditions. read more

Christianity had difficulty gaining a foothold among the Zulu people, and when it did it was in a syncretic fashion. Isaiah Shembe, considered the Zulu Messiah, presented a form of Christianity (the Nazareth Baptist Church) which incorporated traditional customs. read more

As most of you know I live in the heart of Zululand, a region reigned by the hereditary King of the Zulu people. Most Zulus today are members of Christian churches, but they are also still firmly rooted in traditions involving the spirits of their ancestors. read more