Stick fighting

South Africa’s ancient art of stick fighting

Arts, Culture & Media

Intonga stick fighting is a martial art that has been practiced in southern Africa for centuries. In several townships around Cape Town, stick fighting is making a comeback, and earning some people some money. Reporter Anders Kelto explains.

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