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The truth surrounding legends and myths is often questionable but what cannot be disputed is the science behind DNA. So, to say that there are black Africans with Jewish lineage could be considered an absurd myth... Show more

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bed and breakfast, apartments, boma fire, full kitchen, cottages, pool table, garden, guest houses, selected dstv channels, shared bathroom, shared kitchen, camps, own decoder for dstv, breakfast included, cable tv, chalets, golf course, oven, wardrobe or closet, bath towels, electric blankets, fishing, holiday homes, netflix, patio, shared lounge/tv area, stove, backpacker, fridge, horse riding, linen, dishwasher, guest lodge, tennis court, guest farms, microwave, sauna, covid-19 certified, game lodges, splash pool, swimming pool, fibre, self catering, caravan parks, health spa, toaster, bungalows, spa facilities, boutique hotels, dvd, bathrobe, cleaning service, coffee machine, hotels, kettle, table tennis, pet friendly, resorts, braai/bbq area, glamping, halaal friendly, terrace, toiletries, villas, parking on premises, kids play area, game drives, hiking/walking trails, vegetarian, jacuzzi, dinner included, washing machine, breakfast and dinner, tumble dryer, wheelchair friendly, vegan, wifi, conference facility, fireplace, dining area, openview, 24hr camera surveillance, fire extinguishers, 24hr security, safety deposit box, steam room, aircon, airport transfers, balcony, bar, bar fridge, beauty salon, ceiling fans, child friendly, communal braai area, communal swimming pool, concierge, deck, dry cleaning service, fan, gas stove, generator, gym, hairdryer, heater, inverter, laundry facilities, mini bar, no smoking, pets by arrangement, restaurant, room service, serviced daily, smart tv, solar power, tea and coffee facilities, underfloor heating, wood fired hot tub.

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The truth surrounding legends and myths is often questionable but what cannot be disputed is the science behind DNA. So, to say that there are black Africans with Jewish lineage could be considered an absurd myth but DNA has shown this to be absolute fact. The Lemba tribe, known as the Black Jews of South Africa, have always maintained that they were descendants of Jews who were separated from their Jewish clan around 2600 years ago. The tribe, led by a man named Buba, made their way down through African before settling in the Limpopo Province.

DNA tests conducted in 2000 revealed that the Kohanim (Cohen) priestly gene is present in the Y-chromosome of several Lemba males.

The Lemba people practice many Jewish traditions with slight variations; they worship one God, one day is considered holy, males are circumcised and the deceased are buried with their heads facing north. Milk and meat is never eaten together... Show more

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Holiday Homes offer the ultimate in private accommodation. A private home converted for holiday use, you can stay under your own rules and with no outside interference. With all basic amenities they often include wifi, cleaning services and facilities to Dstv. Holiday Homes are fairly common and often affordable means of accommodation. Another great option to consider if you have a family to take care of. Being converted from private homes, you can find them in all shapes and sizes to suit your needs.