The Zulu tribe is an independent clan and the largest ethnic group in South Africa. The reputation of the Zulu clan is well known for its proud, ferocious and barbaric behavior. According to Ethnologies, in 1816 a new Shaka Zulu chief conquered and created a nation named after him. His descendants constituted the Zulu clan. During the year 1820, native Africans had no political rights. The king of the Zulu ethnic groups or clans was the only one who was granted judicial and legislative power. Zulu chiefs constantly demanded increasing tributes in terms of taxes on the great wealth they acquired and commanded large armies. in many cases a Zulu military status allows men to obtain distinguished roles. Kinship in the Zulu family is extremely important. The Zulu people are traditionally both pastoralists and farmers. As with many African tribes, reciprocity is important and the Zulu people are known for being extremely generous and even allowing guests to eat from their plate as a gesture of friendship. In Zulu culture, women are expected to dominate only the kitchen. As a result of socialization, this habit teaches males at an early age that their mothers and sisters must cook for them. Some men who break the rules and learn to cook are challenged as weak. Olfami, Kuni (2008) Zulu clans were organized patrilineally. Their kinship also extended to people who were not related by blood, inheritance of property occurring only through a male and his father. If a child's real parents die, they are not put away as orphans, other parents take on the responsibilities. As children grow up, they have children of their own, but they also have to start taking care of their parents when they reach a camp... middle of paper... The Zulus are considered the most traditional herders and people of farmers. Interestingly, most of the ancient Zulu tribes practice pastoralism and live in drier lands. The reason is that the natives of the Zulu tribe have always inhabited the desert lands to remain traditionalists because their territory does not have much value and wishes to be confiscated by outsiders. References Flint, Karen E. Healing Traditions: African Medicine, Cultural Exchange, and Competition in South Africa, 1820-1948. Athens, Ohio, USA: Ohio University Press, 2008. p xi.http://site.ebrary.com/ lib/ashford/Doc?id=10472432&ppg=11Elliott, Aubrey. "TRADITIONS AND ZULU CULTURE". Cape Town: Struik Editori. 1986.http://library.thinkquest.org/27209/History.htmOlfami, Kuni. "African Tribes" Indigenous Peoples of Africa 2008http://www.african-tribes.org/