Lembaa in South Africa
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| People Name: | Lembaa |
| Country: | South Africa |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 1,410,000 |
| World Population: | 1,524,000 |
| Primary Language: | Venda |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 40.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 17.72 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Southeastern |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Lembaas are also called Remba and Mwenye. They have mixed Bantu and Yemeni ancestry. Most live in South Africa, though there is also a sizable population in Zimbabwe.
During South Africa’s apartheid years, they were rejected.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Lembaas do not marry outside their community, partly because they still face rejection, both by Black and White South Africans. Their neighbors find the Lembaa’s religious beliefs to be strange.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They hold to religious beliefs that combine elements of Christianity and Judaism. Regardless of their world religion, the Lembaas also practice traditional religion. Judaism has affected their religious beliefs; some of their dietary restrictions originat
What Are Their Needs?
Lembaas need to open their hearts to fully embracing Jesus Christ and allowing no substitute.
Prayer Points
Pray for Lembaa family leaders to embrace the only savior and encourage their children to do the same.
Pray that soon Lembaa disciples will make more disciples.
Pray for Lembaa workers to go to the unreached peoples in Africa.