Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Sotho-Tswana
Language: Pedi - (nso)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Botswana
Also found in: South Africa; Zimbabwe
Population: 22,000
Global Population: 4,379,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Pedi of Botswana, numbering 22,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Sotho-Tswana people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,379,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Pedi. The primary religion practiced by the Pedi is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available