The Swati or Swazi language () is a Bantu language of the Nguni group spoken in Swaziland and South Africa. The number of speakers is estimated to be in the region of 1.5 million. The language is taught in Swaziland and some South African schools in Mpumalanga and KaNgwane areas. Swati is an official language of Swaziland, (along with English), and is also one of the eleven official languages of South Africa. Although the preferred term is Swati among native speakers, it's often referred to as… (More on Siswati) |