The AmaBhaca primarily speak isiBhaca one of the Tekela languages in the Nguni branch, a mutually intelligible dialect with isiXhosa, isiZulu, and siSwati.

IsiBhaca reflects their cultural identity and is spoken in areas such as Mount Frere, Ixopo, Umzimkhulu, and Bulwer.

This has led to a decline in its use, as many amaBhaca are adopting dominant languages like isiXhosa, isiZulu, and English for social and economic reasons.

The linguistic shift highlights broader issues of language maintenance among minority groups in South Africa.

Ncaphayi's successor was his son from the great house King Diko who was birthed by Queen Mamjucu.

The first wife, Makhohlisa (daughter of Dzanibe clan), gave birth to King Diko and Sogoni.

The Thembus under King Ngubengcuka made an ineffectual stand and the Bhacas swept away a large number of cattle.

When he entered Pondoland and tried to secure land by violence, Faku was anxious to evict him with Ncapayi's assistance.

[citation needed] This is said to have provided the spark for the British intervention in the Bhaca land (which had become part of Natal).