Sotho people - Wikipedia
They primarily inhabit the regions of Lesotho, South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. The ancestors of the Sotho people are believed to have originated from Northeast Africa, and migrated south …
The Basotho: History, Culture, and Identity – CSA
Apr 3, 2025 · The Basotho, a Southern African ethnic group, trace their ancestry to prehistoric migrations from northern regions of the continent. As they dispersed across Southern Africa, …
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Basotho people
The Sotho people, or Basotho, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa who speak Sesotho. They are native to modern Lesotho and South Africa. The Basotho have inhabited the region …
The Basotho - South African History Online
Mar 31, 2011 · In March 1868 his country became a British protectorate and the Basotho was saved and the current borders of Lesotho were established. Most of their territory was lost, …
The culture of Basotho: history, people, clothing and food
The Basotho, also known as Sotho speakers, are said to have originated from the north of Southern Africa. The Basotho made their way down as various tribes settled in different parts …
Basotho
Most of the inhabitants of Lesotho are Basotho and speak the national language Sesotho, although nearly all speak excellent English. Although many Basotho still live and work outside …
The Basotho - South African Culture
The Basotho have been identified as part of a larger Sotho cohort, comprising three broad divisions: Basotho - Southern Sotho, Pedi - Northern Sotho, and Tswana - Western Sotho.