A Critical Evaluation of the Impact of “After Tears” Parties on the Funeral Traditions of the Vatsonga in Limpopo—A South African Traditional Perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13082077 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Magezi Elijah Baloyi (0000-0002-8665-8297, University of South Africa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 37-37 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-24 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Genealogy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2313-5778 • E-ISSN: 2313-5778 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/genealogy10020037 |
| OpenAlex | W7140224799 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 19 |
Death is a universal phenomenon, defined by the rituals associated with it and conducted within the confines of the culture to which the deceased belonged; thus, it is nearly impossible to universalise a particular mourning pattern, as African people display considerable diversity. The complexities introduced into African mourning by colonialism and other developmental changes, such as urbanisation and the recent COVID-19 pandemic, have relegated many African traditions in relation to bereavement to the periphery. A newer and controversial practice associated with funerals conducted among black communities in South Africa is that of the “after tears” party. Although this practice has not yet infiltrated the rural areas, it is nevertheless a phenomenon that is worth investigating, seeing that those who participate in this practice are predominantly from townships in Gauteng, and such events are gradually occurring in the rural villages as well
African culture · Colonialism · Perspective (graphical · Phenomenon · Relation (database · Urbanization · African studies and sociopolitical issues · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |