In northern Namibia, Himba men style their hair with the same ochre paste that the women use—but their hairstyles carry a different meaning. Young boys often wear a single braid extending forward, while teenage boys wear two braids pointing down over the face. Once a man is married, his hair is covered under a turban made of cloth and leather, which is rarely removed. Each stage of life is marked by a change in hairstyle, making hair a powerful marker of age, status, and identity among Himba men

Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana now permit the use of identity documents rather than passports for entry. We want to know if you would support the idea of opening our borders. eNCA reporter Nabeelah Shaikh is on the streets of Johannesburg giving you a say. #DStv403 | eNCAnews