Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni

Language: Swati - (ssw)

Alternate Name(s): Swatis, South African Swazis

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: South Africa

Also found in: Eswatini; Mozambique; United States; Zimbabwe

Population: 1,485,000

Global Population: 2,638,550

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Swazi of South Africa, numbering 1,485,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Nguni people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,638,550 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Swati. The primary religion practiced by the Swazi 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.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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