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  1. Sotho people - Wikipedia

    The Sotho (/ ˈsuːtuː /), also known as the Basotho (/ bæˈsuːtuː /), are a Sotho-Tswana ethnic group indigenous to Southern Africa. They primarily inhabit the regions of Lesotho, South Africa, Botswana …

  2. Sotho | South Africa, Lesotho, Language | Britannica

    Sotho, linguistic and cultural group of peoples occupying the high grasslands of southern Africa. The main groups are customarily classified as the Transvaal, or northern, Sotho (Pedi, Lovedu, and …

  3. The Sotho people – The Tribal Society

    Oct 23, 2024 · The Sotho people, also known as the Basotho, encompass several tribes and indigenous groups primarily located in Lesotho and South Africa. Their rich cultural heritage and history stem …

  4. The Role of the Sotho People in Southern African History: Origins ...

    May 23, 2023 · The Sotho people played a crucial role in Southern African history through their advanced ironworking skills, strategic kingdom-building under King Moshoeshoe I, and their ability to …

  5. South Africa - Sotho

    Most Sotho were herders of cattle, goats, and sheep, and cultivators of grains and tobacco. In addition, the Sotho were skilled craftsmen, renowned for their metalworking, leatherworking, and wood and …

  6. Sotho People, Culture & Language - Study.com

    Who are the Sotho People? The Sotho people, also known as the Basotho, or South Sotho in South Africa, are an ethnic group who live in Lesotho and South Africa. There are two distinct groups...

  7. Sotho language - Wikiwand

    Sotho (/ ˈsuːtuː /), also known as Sesotho (/ sɪˈsuːtuː, sə -/) [a], Southern Sotho, or Sesotho sa Borwa, is a Southern Bantu language spoken in Lesotho, as its national language, and South Africa, where it is …

  8. Lesotho - Wikipedia

    Lesotho, (/ lɪˈsuːtuː / ⓘ lih-SOO-too, [6][7] Sotho pronunciation: [lɪˈsʊːtʰʊ]}} [a] officially the Kingdom of Lesotho[b] and formerly known as Basutoland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Entirely …

  9. Sotho - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion, Major ...

    The Sotho people are an ethnic group living in Lesotho and South Africa. There are two major branches, the southern Sotho and the northern Sotho (also called the Pedi). Southern Sotho people make up …

  10. Lesotho - Culture, Traditions, Music | Britannica

    Dec 22, 2025 · Lesotho - Culture, Traditions, Music: The Sotho combine modern and traditional ways, providing continuity in a society that is disrupted by a system of migratory labor.