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Empangeni

… a magistracy, called Empangeni, was established here in 1894. The name Empangeni, according to folklore, comes from the Zulu word ‘pangaed’, which means ‘grabbed’, and is thought to refer to the number of crocodile attacks on water bearers in … and a number of picnic spots. Empangeni’s museum is worth a visit to track the history of early sugar pioneers and local Zulu cultural and contemporary art displays. There is also the impressive 18-hole Empangeni Golf Course for golf enthusiasts. …

Old Fort and cemetery, Durban

… spill over the Kahlamba, or Drakensberge. Fearing that these incursions would bring about a reaction from the neighbouring Zulu Kingdom, north of the Tugela, Sir George Napier, Governor of the Cape sent a small military force to Port Natal for the … their camp. Finding themselves in dire straits, they were forced to seek assistance from the Cape, and Dick King and his Zulu retainer Ndongweni stole out of the camp at night and set off on what has since become regarded as an epic journey …

The Black Homeland Citizenship Act of 1970

… -- Tswana (given "independence" 6 December 1977) Venda -- Venda (given "independence" 13 September, 1979) kwaZulu – Zulu (“Self-government status” in 1 December 1977 ) Lebowa – Pedi (“Self-government status” in 2 October 1972 ) Kangwane – …

Grade 8 - Topic 2 - The Mineral Revolution in South Africa

… closed compounds and migrant labour - Further land dispossession and defeat of African kingdoms: Xhosa 1878 and Pedi and Zulu 1879 ”¢ Deep-level gold mining on the Witwatersrand 1886 onwards - Why gold is valuable - The discovery and mining of …

Kasturba Gandhi timeline 1869 - 1944

… chores and grow their own food. The Indian Opinion printing press is moved to Phoenix. 1906 February, Outbreak of the Zulu Rebellion. M.K. Gandhi forms an ambulance corps to tend the wounded. May 2, Kasturba’s eldest son, Harilal Gandhi, is …

Nelson Mandela Timeline 1910-1919

… liberties.At the conference it is also decided to establish Abantu-Batho (‘The People’), a multi-lingual (English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho language) weekly newspaper. 18 May, Future founding member of the ANC Youth League, Secretary General of the …

Hammarsdale, KZN

… member; Mangosuthu Buthelezi and currently the Country’s fourth-largest political party, has long been associated with Zulu nationalism and draws most of its support from Zulu-speaking people. They have successfully put behind them the bitter political feuding of the 1980's and early 1990's, … to as 'Mpumalanga'. It is a Township about 10 km South-East of Cato Ridge and some 50 km West of Durban . Derived from Zulu word meaning; 'sunrise' or 'the sun comes out'. The Township boasts of a local library known as Mpumalanga Library and a …

History of Muslims in South Africa: 1980 - 1989 by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida

… its headquarters in Durban. Publications of Islamic Da'wah Movement of South Africa: 1. Islam at a Glance [in English and Zulu] 2. The Teachings of Islam [Zulu] 3. Alcohol, the Curse of Modern Society [in Zulu and Sotho] 4. What is Islam and Why We Need It? [in English and Zulu] 5. The Challenge of Da 'wah in Southern Africa …

Johannes Nkosi

… he had to ask Champion for permission at every meeting. At that stage the union leadership in Durban had built up a strong Zulu populism. The deportation of Champion in October 1930 left a leadership vacuum in Durban, resulting in Africans siding …

Grey Street Complex timeline 1800-1999

… Cathedral is designed by the English firm of architects Goldie, Child and Goldie and is built in this year. 1879 The Zulu War breaks out. 22 January, The Battle of Isandlwana takes place. 1881 Indians and Bamboo square – unhygienic conditions …