Thesis (M.A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2012 / Chapter 1: This deals with the introduction, background to the problem, aim of the study, the significance of the study, definition of terms, methodology, scope of the research and literature review. Chapter 2: Outlines the changes that occurred in the Tsonga traditional family focusing on the building of the dwellings, courtyard, kraals, fowlrun, due to the influence of Christianity among the Vatsonga people.Chapter 3: Outlines the resources that were used in the Mutsonga family and looking again on how the family lived before being affected by the impact of Christianity amongst them. Chapter 4: Outlines the changes that occurred in the Mutsonga family with the focus on how it was run, how traditional leadership was portrayed, the Vatsonga dresscode, their traditional beliefs, education and health, the division of labour as well as the traditional food that the Vatsonga people took pride in, due to the impact of Christianity on them. Chapter 5: Deals with conclusion wherein the findings and recommendations have been outlined.

Thesis (M. A.) -- University of Limpopo, 2019 / My study investigates the establishment of a family institution with special reference to Vatsonga.The study will focus on comparing the traditional with modern ways of establishing a family institution. The study aims at investigating values and principles behind strong foundations upheld by old people regarding families. The study could lay a foundation for scholars’ further investigative studies on establishment of African traditional families. The study will serve as a reference in times of family crisis for potential readers. It is going to employ a qualitative research approach where unstructured interviews will be used to engage participants with relevant information. The study will engage twelve participants (six male and six female) elderly people who have experience in traditional family establishment whose ages range from fifty-five and above. It will be conducted around Malamulele area in Vhembe District of Limpopo and it will be conducted in Xitsonga.

Theses (M.A. (African Languages)) --University of Limpopo, 2014