[Re]claiming theRielas Khoisan Indigenous Cultural Knowledge

The Afrocentric philosophy is based on the principles of inclusivity, cultural specificity, critical awareness, committedness and political awareness. The riel is the oldest entertainment form used as a social, cultural and educational tool by the Khoisan people. The purpose of this article is to [re]claim the riel as Khoisan indigenous knowledge by showing ways in which an Ubuntu-based research approach can be used to research indigenous culture. Data were collected through oral history, field notes and semistructured interviews. Seven themes emerged from the data. A case is argued for using the riel as Khoisan cultural heritage to promote nation building in South Africa.