The ethnic groups in South Africa have a variety of origins. South Africa is made up of mostly Bantu people. Major ethnic groups include the Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho (South Sotho), Bapedi (North Sotho), Venda, Tswana, Tsonga, Swazi, Khoisan, San Khoi, Khoikhkhoi and Ndebele. According to South Africa census 2011 census figures: African (South African) 80.2% Coloured at 8.9% White at 8.4% Asian at 2.5% | Africa.com