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South African clan name praises

Clan praises are spoken expressions of ancestry and belonging. They can name forebears, totems, places, qualities and important events remembered by a family or community.

A living oral tradition

Praise wording can vary between households, branches and regions. One family may use a short greeting while another preserves a longer sequence. These differences are part of a living tradition passed between generations.

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