Alternate Names: “Cauzuh” (pej.), Isixhosa, Koosa, Xosa
Dialects: Bomwana, Gaika, Gcaleka, Mpondo (Pondo), Mpondomise, Ndlambe, Thembu, Xesibe. 15% of the vocabulary estimated to be of Khoekhoe (Khoisan) origin.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 8,150,000 in South Africa (2011 census). Population total all countries: 8,177,300. L2 users: 11,000,000 in South Africa.
Language Use: Also use Southern Sotho [sot], Swati [ssw], Zulu [zul].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 50%. Literacy rate in L2: 20%–25%. Taught in primary and secondary schools. Magazines. Newspapers. Radio programs. TV. Bible: 1859.
Typology: Clicks.
Spoken In: South Africa
Writing System: Braille, Latin
Nation of Origin: South Africa
Other Comments: Cauzuh is an obsolete name. Somewhat acculturated. Christian, traditional religion.