Series: Understanding the World’s First Humans – AbaNguni

Series: Understanding the World’s First Humans – AbaNguni

From The Clement Manyathela Show by Primedia Broadcasting

May 4, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

Clement Manyathela discusses the origin and identity of AbaNguni with Prof Boni Zungu.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Prof Boni Zungu, Head of School of Languages at University of Johannesburg, about the origin of AbaNguni, and their originality. They also discuss the identity of Abanguni and their distinction from other groups.  The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time).  Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show.   Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ  or find all the catch-up…

People in this episode

Host: Clement Manyathela

Guest: Prof Boni Zungu

Topics covered

  • AbaNguni
  • origin
  • identity
  • cultural distinction
  • human history

Keywords

  • AbaNguni
  • origin
  • identity
  • cultural distinction
  • human history
  • Clement Manyathela
  • Prof Boni Zungu

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Johannesburg, Primedia Broadcasting, 702

Places: Johannesburg

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