Ndebele (nde-nde) = 3 (Wider communication). Recognized language (2013, Constitution, Article 6(1)). Offshoot of the Nguni language, Ndebele tribe broke away from the Zulu empire in the early 19th century. Gained vitality under the powerful indigenous kingdom of Mzilikazi in the 19th century. Used in daily life.
Glottolog
[nde] at ISO 639-3
[nde] at OLAC
[nde] at IMTVault
Ndebele at WALS
Zimbabwean Ndebele at Grambank
Wikipedia
PHOIBLE
Wikidata