Sotho calendar
The names reflect a deep connection that the Basotho people traditionally have with the natural world and the importance of agriculture.Although the month names are often not used by the general public (being considered part of "deep Sesotho"), they are regularly used in news broadcasts and other media and are more common than English imports.The names of the months (dikgwedi) indicate special natural and agricultural events which traditionally happened during the period.Being cattle breeders who lived in the semi-arid regions of southern Africa, a deep understanding of agriculture and the natural world was essential for the survival of the Basotho people.[1] Like many other sub-Saharan African societies who historically lived in tropical regions, Sesotho-speaking people generally recognise only two seasons (dihla).