The brutality of the fearsome, long-reigning Zulu…

September 1828 CE

The brutality of the fearsome, long-reigning Zulu king Shaka had increased after the death of his mother Nandi.

Detested for his many cruelties, he dies at Dukuza, where the modern-day town of Stanger is located, murdered by his half-brothers Dingane (or Dingaan) and another brother, Umthlangana (or Mhlangana) on September 22, 1828.

Dingane comes to power as king of the Zulu with the help of Umthlangana and Shaka's advisor Mbopa.

Following this assassination, Dingane murders Mhlangana, and takes over the throne.

One of his first royal acts is to execute all of his royal kin.

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Stanger KwaZulu-Natal South Africa View →

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