Xhosa Language
isiXhosa
Linguistic Classification Xhosa (isiXhosa) is a Bantu language within the Nguni subgroup, closely related to Zulu, Swati, and Ndebele.
Number of Speakers Approximately 8 million native speakers and 11 million second-language speakers, totaling around 19 million speakers.
Official Status Recognized as one of the 11 official languages of South Africa.
Geographical Distribution Predominantly spoken in the Eastern Cape province, with significant communities in Western Cape, Gauteng, and other provinces.