24 November 1948
Former graduate of the famous Rorke's Drift School of Art, South African artist Vuminkosi Zulu, was born in Mapumulo in KwaZulu-Natal. He left school at standard VII to concentrate on his calling that was to be an artist. Zulu became a world-renowned artist and his depiction of the 'The Battle of Isandlwana' won him an international award.  
References

Rankin, E. (1989). Images of Wood: aspects of the history of sculpture in 20th century South Africa, Johannesburg: Johannesburg Art Gallery. | Xakaza, Mzuzile Mduduzi, Vuminkosi Zulu - Revision, from Revisions, 26 September [online], available at www.revisions.co.za [Accessed: 19 November 2013]