The aim of this study is to investigate the curiosity of children in Siswati folktales. The
study seeks to uncover the occurrence and causes of children’s curiosity in Siswati
folktales. Furthermore, the study investigates the relatedness of curiosity of children
characters in folktales with curiosity of children in real life. In order to achieve the
objectives, the researcher used qualitative research methods to collect data. Data was
collected from Siswati folktales using the purposive method Functionalism theory as well
as Neuman’s (2000) analytic approach were used to analyze the data collected in Siswati
folktales. Reflecting on the findings of the research it was discovered that curiosity still
prevails in real-life children even though the setting is different. It is therefore
recommended that folktales continue to be taught since they still convey educational
lessons to children that might help both parents and children to deal with curiosity of
children in different settings.African Language
