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Dr. Margaret Roach ‘Killie’ Campbell, collector of Africana, dies in Durban
This day in history
… Campbell was well known for her private collection of Africana, which is made up of items specific to Natal and the
Zulu
people. She collected manuscripts, books, photographs and maps over her lifetime, and encouraged both settlers and
Zulu
families to write their family stories, in order to preserve local history. The house that she grew up in, in Berea, …
First celebration of National Heritage Day
This day in history
… of South Africa. In KwaZulu, the 24th of September was formerly known as Shaka Day, in commemoration of the legendary
Zulu
king. When the proposed Public Holidays Bill before the New South African Parliament omitted Shaka Day, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), a South African political party with a large
Zulu
membership, objected to the bill. A compromise was reached when it was decided to create a day where all South Africans …
Ixopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal- Midlands
Place
… Country” is the main centre of the Southern Midlands. Although originally named ‘Stuartstown’, the original onomatopoeic
Zulu
name has prevailed. When pronounced in
Zulu
, the ‘click’ letter (letter ‘x’) is reminiscent of the cattle’s hooves moving through the local marshes. Ixopo’s …
Lauretta Ngcobo
Biography
… men had left for the cities” said Ngcobo*(2). In her writings, Ngcobo is generous in her criticisms of apartheid and of
Zulu
traditions that clamped tightly on women. She once made a point saying “A women is not only black, but at the same time …
Choirmaster and composer Kumalo dies
This day in history
… Alfred Assegai (Mkhonto) Kumalo,
Zulu
choirmaster and composer who was a founder member and first secretary of the Bantu Social Centre in Beatrice Street, … attempt at composition was in 1899. Most of his songs were widely acclaimed and are still regarded as amongst the best of
Zulu
choral music. He retired in 1961, but was even after that date at times commissioned to write church music. …
Kenyan mediates in SA election deadlock
This day in history
… following talks between President F.W. de Klerk , Nelson Mandela and Mangosuthu Buthelezi to participate in the elections.
Zulu
King Goodwill Zwelithini called on his subjects to take part in the election. The details of the meeting were not made … the IFP agreed to participate in the general election the parties agreed to recognise and protect the institution of the
Zulu
king and the Kingdom of KwaZulu, for which purpose the interim constitution would be amended before the election any …
Dinizulu succeeds his father, Cetshwayo, as King of the Zulus.
This day in history
… in a state of unrest following conflicts between the Zulus and British. This was precipitated when the British divided the
Zulu
Kingdom into 11 chiefdoms, some headed by chiefs who had defected to the British side. Dinizulu’s father, Cetshwayo had rivals from the chiefdom who opposed his supporters. This led to a civil war. Dinizulu’s relatives from the
Zulu
Royal House put him under the protection of their Boer allies in the border districts of the neighbouring South African …
Kranskop, KZN
Place
… below. The Village may have been here since 1894, the sandstone outcrop with its two openings has been an integral part of
Zulu
local folklore for far longer. Tales involve; cannibals who were said to have the power to open the mountain and coax passers-by inside. The
Zulu
name for it is aptly 'Ntunjambili' – rock with two holes. Kranskop features on: 'The Amble'; a route that principally …
Conclusive Battle of Ndondakusuka takes place
This day in history
… The Battle of Tugela, which was also known as the Battle of Ndondakusuka, was fought between
Zulu
factions of Cetewayo, eldest son of the
Zulu
chief Mpande, and his father's younger brother, Umbolazi also known as Mbulazi. This was one of the bloodiest battles …
The Battle of Kambula takes place
This day in history
… On 29 March 1879, the Anglo-
Zulu
War Battle of Kambula took place. The battle involved the British Number 4 Column, led by Colonel Evelyn Wood VC and the
Zulu
Army, led by Ntshingwayo kaMahole. The
Zulu
's had a large numerical advantage over the British, with 2,000 British troops and native levies fighting againist some …
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