Is Khumalo Zulu or Ndebele?

The Khumalo surname is associated with both the Zulu and Ndebele cultures. Historically, the Khumalo clan played a significant role in the formation of the Ndebele nation, particularly through the leadership of Mzilikazi, who was a prominent figure in the mfecane period and the founder of the Northern Ndebele nation in Zimbabwe. Therefore, while the Khumalo clan has Zulu roots, it is also integral to Ndebele identity.