The Ndebele people are one of the main native tribes living in South Africa. Their culture is unique, especially with regard to their colourful and rich mural paintings. There is so much history concerning these people. After losing the war to the Boers in the 19th century, the Ndebele tribe started painting expressive symbols on their houses and walls to communicate their grief. The Boer farmers did not understand the meaning of these symbols and viewed it as cultural art that was not harmful, so it was allowed to continue. These wall paintings, done by the women, was the secret code to their people, disguised to anyone but the Ndebele.