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The British successfully thwart the Zulu attack at Rorke’s Drift

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… During the Anglo-Zulu war Lord Chelmsford, commander of the British forces, took over the buildings of the Swedish Mission at Rorke's Drift, … and mealie-bags to construct a low wall between the buildings. Soon after the warning, at 16:30, the 4 500 men strong Zulu impi under Prince Dabulamanzi kaMpande started the attack, which lasted until 4:00 the following morning. The hospital … British troops, who took shelter behind the stone walls of a cattle kraal, held out till dawn and repelled the attack. 350 Zulu warriors were killed by rifle fire and bayonets while hundreds were wounded. British casualties were seventeen dead and …

SA artist Vuminkosi Zulu is born

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… 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.   …

Bishop Zulu refused passport by the state

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… On 22 June 1966 South African Bishop Alphaeus Hamilton Zulu, is refused a passport and thus permission to attend an international church conference by the South African government. Zulu had been elected President of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in the early 1960's and the world conference on …

Zulu assault at Holkrantz

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… On 6 March 1902 in the district of Vryheid, a Zulu Chief,  Sikobobo, attacked a Boer regiment after the latter had stolen their cattle, burned their kraals and driven …

Amabedlana, a Mountain in Kwa Zulu Natal

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… A Mountain 20 km North-West of Kranskop and 45 km South-East of Pomeroy. Also encounted as Mabedlana, the Zulu name for 'twin breasts' or 'small breasts'.  …

Piet Retief, Voortrekker leader who was murdered by Zulu king Dingane at Ungungundlovo, is born on the farm Soetendal, Wagenmak

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… Piet Retief, Voortrekker leader who was murdered by Zulu king Dingane at Ungungundlovo, is born on the farm Soetendal, Wagenmakersvallei, Wellington, Cape. …

Zulu King Dingane orders the execution of Piet Retief’s men

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… Following the signing of Dingane and Retief's treaty, Piet Retief and his party were treated to a farewell dance by the Zulu impis at Ungungundlovu. They were told to leave their firearms outside the royal kraal. Suddenly, when the dancing had …

Chief Cyprian Zulu warns his people not to participate in the Defiance Campaign

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… to obey apartheid laws and the campaign attracted thousands of people to political activism. Conservative Chief Cyprian Zulu regarded this opposition to the government as dangerous and warned his people not to get involved. Read more about the …

Kumalosville, Kwa Zulu Natal

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Elaandslaagte, a Mission Station in Kwa Zulu Natal

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