1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
TEMBU (Ama-Tembu), popularly called Tambookies; one of the most powerful of Kaffir tribes, who have given their name to Tembuland, a division of Cape Colony which lies south-west of Griqualand East. In Kaffir genealogy they hold an honourable position, being traditionally descended from Tembu, elder brother of Xosa, from whom most " Kaffirs " claim descent (see KAFFIRS).
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- Vol. 26, pp. 577-577