Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Southeast
Language: Tsonga - (tso)
Alternate Name(s): Gazankulu
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: South Africa
Also found in: Eswatini; Mozambique; Zimbabwe
Population: 2,595,000
Global Population: 6,502,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Tsonga-Shangaan of South Africa, numbering 2,595,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Southeast people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,502,800 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Tsonga. The primary religion practiced by the Tsonga-Shangaan is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available