Cetshwayo was given an ultimatum: hand over the sons, pay 500 cattle in compensation, and disband his army and his age-group system of military organisation – within 20 days.

The Pietermaritzburg-based KwaZulu-Natal Museum has dedicated 2024 to commemorating the life and legacy of King Cetshwayo kaMpande, a celebrated figure of Zulu resilience and leadership.

The great Shaka had a half-brother called Mpande, who succeeded him as king of the Zulus. Mpande’s son was Cetshwayo, and his road to the throne was littered with corpses. In 1856, he fought and ...

A new memorial plaque will be erected in honour of Zulu King Cetshwayo at Port Durnford, near Richard's Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Amafa/Heritage KZN announced on Tuesday.

The N2 , M13 and M19(Umgeni Road) in Durban will be temporarily closed from Saturday to Monday for the demolition of half of the King Cetshwayo bridge on the M13 as part of the N2 upgrade process.