Nguni's long before the Mfecane/Defaqane (Shaka era of tribal wars in Southern Africa), while others claim from having originated from Bahurutshe's King Motebele. Those that claim the Nguni relation, regard the name 'Bapo' as a Sotho-fied version of 'AbaMbo' which is an Nguni version of 'Bapo'. More research in required on the question of their true origin (All Ngunis were referred to by the Sotho-Tswanas as 'Matebele' which may have no relation with the descendants of then Bahurutshe King Motebele, who are also referred to as 'Matebele'). Research is ongoing. Most people practise Christianity or traditional African cultural religion References Populated places in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality