Bantu tribes were observed to be upholding what was described as Jewish law, including circumcision, in the 16th century.

Circumcision and elements of Jewish dietary restrictions are still found among Bantu tribes.

By about 400 AD, pastoralist Bantu tribes had arrived from the north.

Furthermore, marula plays an important role in the diet of Bushmen and Bantu tribes.

Those who trace their origins to Bantu tribes inhabiting areas further south call themselves Mushunguli.

Starting in the 12th century, Bantu tribes, including the Bubi, came to the mainland.

They were largely replaced and absorbed by Bantu tribes as they migrated.

Some Bantu tribes believe that it is safe to shelter under a buffalo thorn during a thunderstorm, as protection from lightning.

They are seen as honest, and as having a high sexual morality, traits common among the Bantu tribes.

Among the Bantu tribes a man has the refusal of all the younger sisters of his wife as they attain puberty.