Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Sotho-Tswana
Language: Tswana - (tsn)
Alternate Name(s): Western Sotho
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: South Africa
Also found in: Botswana; Namibia; Zimbabwe
Population: 4,125,000
Global Population: 6,240,200
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Tswana of South Africa, numbering 4,125,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Sotho-Tswana people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,240,200 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Tswana. The primary religion practiced by the Tswana is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available