Zulu Language
- Linguistic Classification Zulu, or isiZulu, is a Southern Bantu language within the Nguni branch.  
- Number of Speakers Approximately 12 million native speakers in South Africa, with an additional 16 million second-language speakers.  
- Official Status Recognized as one of South Africa's 11 official languages.  
- Geographical Distribution Predominantly spoken in KwaZulu-Natal province, with significant communities in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces.