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Zulu cultural resources

Zulu is spoken by 12 million people in South Africa. The largest mother tongue in the country, Zulu is the language of a legendary warrior and musical culture. From characteristic clicks to isicathamiya music, Zulu culture is unique and fascinating.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Zulu immersion.

2013

Zulu

South African thriller in Durban. Mixed Zulu and English in a contemporary urban context.

Thriller
2005

Tsotsi

Oscar for best foreign film. Zulu from Johannesburg townships with tsotsitaal (urban slang).

Drama / Crime
2023

Shaka iLembe

Series about King Shaka Zulu. Historical and traditional Zulu, epic dialogues.

Historical drama

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Zulu.

Isicathamiya / A cappella

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Legendary South African group, Grammy winners. Sublime and spiritual Zulu harmonies.

World / Afropop

Miriam Makeba

Mama Africa. Songs in Zulu and Xhosa, voice of the anti-apartheid struggle, world icon.

Afro house

Zakes Bantwini

South African afro house star. Modern Zulu with electronic beats, danceable and contemporary.

Essential Zulu vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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All Targumi resources for this language.

Zulu level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes.

Zulu survival kit

A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Zulu cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Zulu articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Zulu vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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