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The Tswa–Ronga languages, also known collectively as Tsonga, are a group of closely related Southern Bantu languages spoken primarily in southern Mozambique, northeastern South Africa, and southeastern Zimbabwe. These languages are part of the larger Bantu family, which falls under the Niger-Congo language classification. The Tswa–Ronga languages share many similarities, but they are distinct enough to be considered separate languages with different dialects and variations. The Tswa–Ronga language group is divided into three main languages: Tswa, Ronga, and Tsonga. Tswa (also known as Xitswa) includes dialects such as Hlengwe, Khambana, and Tshwa. These dialects are largely intelligible with each other and with Ronga and Tsonga, though they are considered separate…