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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

Place

… between the 2 major Cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria . The name "Kyalami" (liberally translated) means "My Home" in Zulu . The original circuit was constructed in 1961 and soon established itself as the premier motorsport facility in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

King George V visits the SANLC

This day in history

… at the enemy and hastening the destruction which awaits him.”  The whole speech was translated to the men in isiXhosa, Zulu and Sesuto. In response to the speech the men gave the King the Zulu Royal Salute.  The King left the gift of a white ox to the SANLC he had inspected.     …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …