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A language of
Mozambique
Location
Gaza province: border area; Inhambane province: south of Save river.
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South Africa
Language Name
Tswa
User Population
20,000 in South Africa (2012 J. Leclerc).
Location
Limpopo province: near South Africa-Zimbabwe-Mozambique shared border.
Alternate Names
Kitshwa, Sheetshwa, Shitshwa, Tshwa, Xitshwa
Dialects
Hlengwe (Makawe-Khambana), Tshwa (Dzibi-Dzonga).
Language Status
5* (Developing).
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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Zimbabwe
Language Name
Tswa
Location
Manicaland province: southern area; Masvingo province; Matabeleland South province: Beitbridge; Midlands province: Mberengwa.
Alternate Names
Kitshwa, Sheetshwa, Shitshwa, Tshwa, Xitshwa
Dialects
Hlengwe (Makakwe-Khambana), Tshwa (Dzibi-Dzonga).
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
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