Introduction

The question of which tribes arrived in South Africa after the white settlers is a complex one, rooted in the history and archeological findings of the region. This article delves into the historical timeline, archeological evidence, and genetic perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of the influx of Bantu-speaking tribes and the arrival of European colonizers.

The Archeological Evidence

Archaeological evidence places the earliest Bantu presence in South Africa south of the Limpopo River around 200 CE, which is approximately 1000 years before the first European settlers arrived in 1652. Thus, it is clear that Bantu tribes were already present in the region long before the establishment of the Dutch colony at Cape Town.

The Role of the Xhosa Tribe

The Xhosa tribe, a Bantu-speaking group, had migrated as far south as the area between East London and Port Elizabeth by the time the Dutch first arrived. These areas were located from the coast to the Drakensberg and Maluti mountains, dark brown regions south of Lesotho. This suggests that when the Dutch settlers began to trek northeast, they encountered the Xhosa vanguard moving southwest. This interaction took place near the rivers between Port Elizabeth and Graaf-Reinet, indicating that the Xhosa were already well established in the southeastern parts of South Africa before the arrival of the first Europeans.

The Arrival of Europeans and Slavers

The arrival of European colonizers and slavers in South Africa was a pivotal period in the region's history. It is important, however, to acknowledge the lies and misinformation fabricated by these colonizers regarding Africa and South Africa in particular.

For instance, claims that Bantu-speaking tribes could not reach South Africa during the 16th century are contradicted by archaeological findings. Archaeological sites in South Africa show evidence of Bantu civilizations from at least a thousand years before the mid-16th century. The findings align with the genetic perspective provided by Ingicco, who notes that the presence of Bantu people in Madagascar prior to the arrival of Austronesian-speaking people supports genetic evidence.

The Verifiable Information

It is crucial to point out that no region in Africa, including North Africa, has witnessed the arrival of whites or caucasoids before Africans. In fact, early Middle Easterners and Europeans were not white or caucasoid; some were actually Africans.

Supporting Genetic Studies

Studies by renowned scientists such as Jablonski (2000), Brace (2005), Hanihara (1996), and Rethelford (2000) provide further support for the genetic and historical evidence. These researches indicate that early Middle Easterners and Europeans were not necessarily 'white' but were in fact African in genetic lineage.

Conclusion

The arrival of Bantu tribes in South Africa predates the arrival of European settlers by nearly a millennium. The Xhosa tribe, among others, were already present and well-established in the southeastern regions of South Africa by the time the Dutch first arrived. Archaeological evidence and genetic studies provide a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the region's historical timeline, refuting the claims of European colonizers and slavers regarding Africa.

Further research and a critical examination of historical records can continue to shed light on the rich and complex history of South Africa.