Influence of Tshikona traditional dance on youth behaviour at Mukumbani village, Limpopo Province, South Africa

The change in times has been affecting various aspects of life which include culture and tradition. Tshi-kona traditional dance has been a part of the Vhavenda cultural identity thus having an impact on the lives of young men who take part in the dance and the community at large. As the world becomes more modernised, the traditional aspect of life is likely to suffer. The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of Tshikona traditional dance on youth behaviour at Mukumbani village. The study was quali-tative in nature. This study used non-probability sampling and purposive sampling method to select par-ticipants at Mukumbani village. The study used a narrative research design as well as face-to-face semi-structured interviews to collect data. The data collected in the face-to-face interviews was analysed through a thematic data analysis method. The findings of the study showed that Tshikona plays a vital role in the lives of young people thus having an influence on their behaviour. The study recommended various ways to enhance Tshikona traditional dance to benefit young people