Under harsh environmental conditions in the sub-Saharan region, Nguni cattle productivity outcompetes that of imported breeds. Nguni cattle perform better under extreme temperatures and forages of low nutritive value. Several studies have pointed out that Nguni cattle can survive and reproduce competently under semi-arid conditions while still producing high-quality beef. This could be attributed to the low-maintenance feed requirements of the Nguni breed. Nguni attributes include resilience on