Ophathe Battlefield
215 | 27 December 1838 When the Wenkommando reached Mthonjaneni, they were deceived by a Zulu named Bongoza into believing … Read More
Barefoot Lady
216 | After the British occupation of Natal in 1842 many of the Trekkers decided to migrate either back over … Read More
The Grave of Marthinus Oosthuyse
217 | 17 February 1838 Marthinus became one of the heroes of the Trek when on the 17th February 1838, … Read More
Carbineers’ Grave
301 | 4 November 1873 Scene of first action by Natal Carbineers at Bushman’s River pass against amaHlubi attempting to … Read More
Fort Pearson and Ultimatum Tree
401 | 11 December 1878 On the 11 December 1878 the British Government in South Africa presented an ultimatum to … Read More
Nyezane Battlefield
402 | 22 January 1879 The British coastal column moving up the north coast towards Ondini via Eshowe, crossed the … Read More
The Siege of Fort KwaMondi
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
404 | Situated on southwest-facing slope about 500m beyond Fort Ekowe. Enquiries Zululand Historical Museum Fort Nongqayi. There is no … Read More
Isandlwana Battlefield
405 | 22 January 1879 On the 22nd January 1879 the British Camp was attacked and overrun by some 20 … Read More
Fugitives’ Drift
406 | 22 January 1879 The Fugitives’ Trail is the route taken by survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana who … Read More
Rorke’s Drift Battlefield
407 | 22-23 January 1879 After the Battle of Isandlwana the Zulu reserves, along with one regiment of the right … Read More