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The Ronga language, also known as XiRonga, ShiRonga, or GiRonga, is a Bantu language spoken predominantly in southern Mozambique, near the city of Maputo, and extends into a small region of South Africa. It belongs to the Tswa-Ronga branch of the Bantu language family, which is part of the larger Niger-Congo language group. Ronga is spoken by approximately 650,000 people in Mozambique and about 90,000 speakers in South Africa, making it one of the significant languages in the region. The language has several dialects, including Konde, Putru, and Kalanga, each of which has unique linguistic features but remains mutually intelligible. The Ronga people, the ethnic group associated with the language,…

The Tsonga people, also known as the Vatsonga, are a Bantu ethnic group primarily found in southern Mozambique, the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa, as well as in small numbers in Zimbabwe and Eswatini. They speak Xitsonga, a Southern Bantu language, and have a rich cultural heritage shaped by their historical presence in these regions. Historically, the Tsonga people were known for their territorial and political organization. They lived in large kingdoms, such as the Mpfumo, which were centered in southern Mozambique and northern South Africa. The Tsonga people had a strong tradition of leadership, with each tribe being led by a senior traditional leader, often regarded as…