The San Tribe are believed to be the first inhabitants of what is now South Africa, having lived in the region for over 20,000 - 30,000 years.
The San are descendants of early stone age ancestors and are known for their unique language and cultural practices.
Their early migration patterns are still a subject of research, but it is believed that they moved across Southern Africa in search of food and resources, adapting to various environments and climates.
San people speak numerous dialects of a group of languages known for the characteristic 'clicks' that can be heard in their pronunciation, represented in writing by symbols such as! or /.
These languages are highly complex and have been developed over thousands of years, with each dialect reflecting the cultural practices and traditions of the San communities that speak them
Despite the challenges of preserving their languages in the face of modernization and displacement, the San continue to speak and teach their languages to younger generations.
The San Tribe has a long and rich tradition of artistic expression, with a particular focus on rock paintings, engravings, and beadwork.
The San Tribe's rock paintings have provided invaluable insight into their social and belief systems, with some of the oldest paintings found in Namibia and radiocarbon-dated to be 26,000 years old
In addition to rock art, the San are also known for their intricate beadwork, which is used to create jewellery, clothing, and other decorative items.
The San people have a rich and unique spiritual belief system that recognizes the presence of one powerful god