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