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The Tembe Thonga of Natal and Mozambique by W. S. was published in 1982 by the University of Natal through its Department of African Studies in Durban. Issued within an academic research framework, this volume reflects the scholarly priorities of the period, when focused ethnographic and regional studies formed an essential part of southern African historical and anthropological inquiry. Produced by a university department known for its work in African studies, the book contributes to the documentation and analysis of smaller, less widely studied communities in the region.
In The Tembe Thonga of Natal and Mozambique, the author examines the historical development, social organisation, and cultural practices of the Tembe Thonga people, whose traditional territory spans parts of northern KwaZulu-Natal and southern Mozambique. The study considers kinship systems, chieftaincy structures, land tenure, ritual life, and patterns of migration, situating the Tembe Thonga within the broader Nguni and Thonga-speaking world. Attention is given to cross-border dynamics, particularly the ways colonial boundaries influenced political authority and economic adaptation in the twentieth century.
As a specialised academic publication from 1982, The Tembe Thonga of Natal and Mozambique remains a valuable resource for researchers, students of anthropology, and collectors of regional African studies. Its institutional origin and focused subject matter make it an important contribution to the scholarly record of southern Africa's diverse cultural landscapes.
Condition: Very Good - Cover is a bit worn. Prior ownership sticker on inner cover.
