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The Zulu are the largest South African ethnic group, with an estimated 10–11 million people living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Small numbers also live in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. Their language, Zulu, is a Bantu language; more specifically, part of the Nguni subgroup. The Zulu Kingdom played a major role in South African history during the 19th and 20th centuries...

Timeline of Events

1838

2.16.1838

Weenen Massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal are killed by Zulus.

12.16.1838

Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers led by Andries Pretorius combat Zulu impis, led by Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela kaSompisi in what is today KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

1873

9.1.1873

Cetshwayo ascends to the throne as king of the Zulu nation following the death of his father Mpande.

1879

3.29.1879

Anglo-Zulu War: Battle of Kambula: British forces defeat 20,000 Zulus.

8.28.1879

Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British.

1994

3.28.1994

In South Africa, Zulus and African National Congress supporters battle in central Johannesburg, resulting in 18 deaths.