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When questions are asked about AmaHlubi and their identity, especially in KwaZulu-Natal, they often focus on their language. In colonial Natal and Zuid-Afrika, language was one of the biggest catalysts in creating megatribes.
29 Oct 2023
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Siyabonga Hadebe | Was isiHlubi lost to the megatribe?
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The assumption that Amahlubi’s identity was largely created by language has been a long-held misconception, writes Siyabonga Hadebe.
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