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 - Non-Evangelical Protestant

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 Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available