Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Other Sub-Saharan African

Language: Afrikaans - (afr)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: South Africa

Also found in: Ghana; Namibia; Sudan; Zambia

Population: 3,090,000

Global Population: 3,458,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Coloureds of South Africa, numbering 3,090,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Sub-Saharan African people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,458,000 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Afrikaans. The primary religion practiced by the Coloureds is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available