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EUMKHOSI WOMHLANGA – THE ROYAL REED FESTIVAL

Posted on 2013-07-30 by Andrew Anderson

August/September is the month for the well known Umkhosi woMhlanga – THE ROYAL REED FESTIVAL. Annually this festival is held in northern Zululand at His Majesty’s, the King of the Zulu Nation’s royal residence at KwaNyokeni Palace near Nongoma. This … Continue reading →

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Festivals in South Africa

Posted on 2013-01-28 by Andrew Anderson

The other evening my family and I were trying to list some of the festivals that happen every year in South Africa. When I googled it, I realized that there were an awful lot more that we haven’t even heard … Continue reading →

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A brief history of South Africa- the early inhabitants

Posted on 2013-01-10 by Andrew Anderson

The earliest people South Africa is a country rich in ethnic diversity with a fascinating history to match. Her people descend from all four corners of the globe and it is this diversity that makes her one of the most … Continue reading →

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Zulu Genealogy – A History of the Zulu Royal House

Posted on 2012-12-04 by Andrew Anderson

The Royal Lineage of Prince Jacob Zulu King Mpande – (from whom the current King Zwelithini Goodwill descends) – was a half brother of King Shaka and King Dingane (both of whom had no known descendants). King Mpande took over … Continue reading →

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