In our Zulu culture adults used to try and scare us by saying if we tell a tale during the day we would grow horns on our head. None of us wanted horns like an animal, so we were careful what we said.


Most of the fairy tales were told by grandmothers and grandfathers. In these tales there were always lessons directed to us as children. The tales were told at night once all the household and general work had been done. As children growing up, we used to hurry doing the tasks so when the night falls we will be done and ready to listen to granny's tales.


The reason we were told not to tell the tales during the day was not really that we were going to grow horns; the adults didn't want us to sit around listening to each others tales, when we should be doing our tasks.


There is more about these tales in our culture, so if you interested in finding out more about them, come join us and be part of the Thanda family.


Thanking you, till next time,

Sandiso Shabangu - Field Guide