Battlefields

Bhambatha 1906 Police Memorial

Greytown, KwaZulu Natal

802 | 4 – 5 April 1906 The four Natal Policemen who were killed at Ambush Rock were buried here. … Read More

King Shaka’s Grave

King Shaka's Grave, KwaDukuza, KwaZulu Natal

102 | 1828 King Shaka was buried here in 1828 after his assassination by his half brothers Dingane and Mhlangana … Read More

Nyezane Battlefield

Nyezane Battlefield, Eshowe Area, KwaZulu Natal

402 | 22 January 1879 The British coastal column moving up the north coast towards Ondini via Eshowe, crossed the … Read More

Rock “75”

Rock 75, Giant's Castle Reserve, KwaZulu Natal

302 | Large “75” inscribed by 75th Regt. on boulder en-route to San cave. Entrance fee. Ezemvelo/KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife times of … Read More

Doornkop

Doornkop, Chieveley Area, KwaZulu-Natal

203 | 10th January Onwards – Chieveley Area near N3/R74 junction Retief arrived at this laager site on the 10th … Read More

Fort Mistake

Fort Mistake, Glencoe Area, KwaZulu Natal

503 | Mkupe Pass on the N11. British signalling post built during the war. On east side of N11 overlooking … Read More

Ladysmith Siege Museum

151 Murchison Street, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal

703 | Acclaimed as one of the best Anglo Boer War museums in South Africa, its displays on the famous … Read More

Battle of Ondini

Battle of Ondini, Ulundi Area, KwaZulu-Natal

603 | At the beginning of 1883, Cetshwayo returned to Zululand, rebuilding his Ondini home close by the previous one. … Read More

Mome Gorge

Mome Gorge, Nkandla Area, KwaZulu Natal

803 | 10 June 1906 Scene of the battle that broke the back of Rebellion. 575 rebels and 3 colonial … Read More

Mgungundlovu

Mgungundlovu, eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park, Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal

103 | Site of the partially restored royal residence of King Dingane kaSenzangakhona between 1829 and 1838. Nearby is the … Read More

The Siege of Fort KwaMondi

The Siege of Fort KwaMondi, Eshowe Area, KwaZulu Natal

403 | 23 January to 3 April 1879 On the 23rd January Col Pearson’s Column reached the abandoned Norwegian Lutheran … Read More

British Military Cemetery at KwaMondi

British Military Cemetery at KwaMondi, Eshowe Area, KwaZulu Natal

404 | Situated on southwest-facing slope about 500m beyond Fort Ekowe. Enquiries Zululand Historical Museum Fort Nongqayi. There is no … Read More

Hans Dons by Adriaan (At) M de Lange

Julle kan 'n uitgebreide WEB-werf oor Hans Dons maak. Hy is my 7de voor-vader. Ek skryf 'n boeke oor VRYHEID en die rol wat dit speel in 'n holistiese siening van evolusie versus revolusie. Ek het die boek "Die Wit Kraai" as geskenk gekry toe ek 11 jaar oud was. Dit het 'n vonk veroorsaak wat nou se jare (74, rolstoel gebonde, 2 krukke loop) soos 'n groot vuur deur die vlaktes brand. Ek benodig goeie fotos van familie asook sy reise as verkenner. My oupa-groot, (99 jaar, ek 7?jaar) Herzogville, het my vertel hoe hy tot diep in Botswanna tot by die panne en Zimbabwe (ander Boere name in daardie jare) was om na die ruienes te kyk. Ek het mettertyd gaan kyk en mettertyd 'n woestynloper soos die San geword. Boesmanland, Richtersveld en seekus van die dood (Namibia) het van my paradyse geword. My storie word te lank. Best wense -- At (Adriaan)

Gqokli Hill Battlefield by Phiwokuhle Mpendulo Manana

For me I like the battle of Gqokli hill. May you allow me to make a film?

The Lucas Meijer House Museum by Steve Coetzee

I have visited your beautiful museum about 20 years ago. I grew up in Vryheid in the 1960's and attended Nuwe Republiek Laerskool. Could you please help me with some information. I was a small boy on the farm Welgevonden and Weltevrede near Lenjane. My grandparents (who are burried in Vryheid cemetary) build that original house, but i never had the chance to ask them who the buiders were. I want to know who the people were that had the knowledge to cut the "Blou ysterklip" and build those beautiful cut and stacked stone cattle kraals. I dout if it was the Zuloes, because they never used that method pf building. Maybe Basoetoes?? Who cut the sandstone of the NG church? And the police station? I will really appreciate if you could enlighten me. Kind regards Steve Coetzee.