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Nkqubela Township Robertson South Africa
ngceke is used by Xhosa women for cosmetic purposes and protection from the external environment when working outside, and by the young men/men when they go through their initiation.The women mix white clay along with Umemezi (bark of the Cape Chestnut tree) and apply it on to their faces, it was used to protect them from sunburn and the harsh weather; also said to have the benefits of minimizing pigmentation! It was also used as “makeup” regarded as a symbol of beauty by the women.
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