They originated early in the 19th century as an offshoot of the Nguni of Natal, moving first to Basutoland (now Lesotho) and ultimately to Matabeleland (Zimbabwe).

• 19世纪早期，从纳塔尔地区的恩古尼人的一支分裂出来，原移居至巴苏图兰（今赖索托），最后定居于马塔贝莱兰（辛巴威境内）。