Ndebele beadwork is exclusive to the Ndebele tribe of Southern Africa which is divided into four sub-tribes, of which two of these, the Manala and the Ndzundza live mainly in the Pretoria and Mpumalanga area of South Africa.  The Ndzundza, comprising of only about 20,000 people is the only Ndebele group of whom only a few still practice the decorative art of painting and beadwork. As they live mostly in remote areas of the country where there are few or no job opportunities, it is imperative for their survival that they should find commercial outlets and markets for their unique and  colourful art.  Upliftment schemes have been started where they work under supervision so as to ensure export quality work and to assist in marketing their beautifully crafted products. 
   
  

 
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