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 The Venda People of the Northern Province
The Venda, who inhabit the eastern part of the Soutpansberg, are believed to be descended from chiefs who traveled South from Central Africa towards the end of the 17th century. Intensely superstitious, the Venda place great store on rites and rituals. In the python dance, bare-breasted teenage girls perform a slow, rhythmic dance to the throb of tribal drums. The drum is central to traditional Venda religious belief.
The North Sotho People of the Northern Province
Scattered throughout the Northern Province, most North Sotho  people live in small
settlements with family homesteads clustered around their cattle kraals. A member of the North Sotho tribe, the legendary Rain Queen, Modjadji, was the most famous rain-maker on the subcontinent, believed by many to be immortal.
The Tsonga People of the Northern Province
The origins of the Tsonga people are obscure, but today, small numbers inhabit the Northern Province. In rural areas, life follows a leisurely pace, with plenty of time to spend on arts and crafts. Unlike other tribal people, the Tsonga are keen fishermen.
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