Skip to main content

Home/ University of Johannesburg History 2A 2023/ Contents contributed and discussions participated by thutomatlhoko

Contents contributed and discussions participated by thutomatlhoko

thutomatlhoko

Prince Dingaan - 0 views

  •  
    This is an image of Prince Dingaan, the man who assassinated his brother, Shaka Zulu, in order to prevent the Zulu tribe from being destroyed as Shaka's mental illness posed as a threat to the Zulu tribe.
thutomatlhoko

Cetshwayo | Zulu king | Britannica - 1 views

  • so spelled Cetewayo, (born c. 1826, near Eshowe, Zululand [now in South Africa]—died Feb. 8, 1884, Eshowe), last great king of the independent Zulus (reigned 1872–79), whose strong military leadership and political acumen restored the power and prestige of the Zulu nation, which had declined during the reign of his father, Mpande (Panda). As absolute ruler of a rigidly disciplined army of 40,000 men, Cetshwayo was considered a threat to British colonial interests; the Anglo-Zulu War (1879) and subsequent destruction of Zulu power
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      This paragraph covers who Cetshwayo.
  • Cetshwayo, al
thutomatlhoko

Shaka Zulu assassinated - 0 views

  • Shaka, founder of the Zulu Kingdom
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      Shaka Zulu was the greatest Zulu warrior and brought great honor to the kingdom.
  • Shaka’s mental illness threatened to destroy the Zulu tribe.
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      He became thirsty for blood, wanting to brutally kill his opponents. Shaka openly became psychotic.
  • Shaka proved a brilliant military organizer, forming well-commanded regiments and arming his warriors with assegais, a new type of long-bladed, short spear that was easy to wield and deadly.
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      Shaka Zulu was systematic when reorganising the Zulu warriors as well as improving their weapons.
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • n 1827, Shaka’s mother, Nandi, died, and the Zulu leader lost his mind. In his grief, Shaka had hundreds of Zulus killed,
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      he became psychotic.
thutomatlhoko

The Anglo-Zulu War - 0 views

  •  
    This is a picture of map showing the British plan to attack/invade the Zululand.
thutomatlhoko

Anglo-Zulu War (1879) * - 4 views

  • The Anglo-Zulu War was a conflict between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom from January 11, 1879, to July 4, 1879, in South Africa. The background of the battle began with the British having interest in Zululand.
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      The Anglo-Zulu War between the British and the Zulu was a direct result of the British wanting to colonised the Zululand/ territory in order to use the Zulu people as diamond laborers.
  • When the ultimatum was refused, in January 1879, the British troops under the leadership of Lord Chelmsford marched on Zululand. On January 12, 1879, an early skirmish took place at Sihayo’s Kraal with British forces led by Lord Chelmsford and the Zulus led by Mkumbikazulu kaSihayo. KaSihayo was killed in the battle, resulting in a British victory.
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      This was an ambush against the Zulu tribe as the British were retaliating against the Zulu's refusal to pay for reparations.
  • A
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • Cetshwayo became a fugitive. Cetshwayo would be captured on August 28, 1879, and sent to Cape Town, South Africa. Zululand meanwhile would be incorporated into the British Empire.
    • thutomatlhoko
       
      After the British colonised the Zululand, they separated the tribes in order to eliminate or decrease any possible threat.
thutomatlhoko

The Arrival of Cetewayo.pdf - 0 views

  •  
    The newspaper article stated that Cetewayo did not acknowledge his weaknesses which resulted in the Zulu tribe under his role losing the war against Britain and being dethroned. There were many controversies on the usefulness of restoring or not restoring the throne to him. The article also mention a separation within the Zulu Kingdom which took place with the intent to eliminate any possible threat to the British monarchy. Most of the English saw the separation as an embarrassment.
thutomatlhoko

Painting. The Defense of Rorke's Drift (Zulu War, 22--23 January 1879). on JSTOR - 2 views

  •  
    In this painting we see a depiction on the Zulu War against the British. On the left we see black men in Zulu attire so they are the Zulu warriors and the men of the right are the British Soldiers. The Zulu warriors are making use of Shaka Zulu's military tactics as we see them surrounding the British Soldiers.
thutomatlhoko

Zulu Warrior with Ox-hide Shield on JSTOR - 0 views

  •  
    The shield that the warrior is a holding is one that was used before Shaka Zulu came to power.
thutomatlhoko

Notes on Hasty Defences as Practised in South Africa: Royal United Services Institution... - 2 views

  •  
    During the year 1838 a Dutch commando under Pretoruis ordered an attack on Natal in order to avenge the massacre of Relief and his followers. The order on the attack was a ambush.
thutomatlhoko

Journal of the Society for Arts, Vol. 30, no. 1542.pdf - 1 views

  •  
    The journal of the Society for Arts is a review on a play based on The Zulu War. (Secondary Source). The memorandum about the history the Zulu race was written by Sir Theophilus Shepstone in 1875 as well as Mr F.B Fynney who contributed 3 years after. The character of the Zulu Chief, Cetywayo's weakness as a ruler was based on his cruelty and terror as he was unaware of the invincible powers of England which led to their downfall. The journal also mentions how Shaka Zulu defeated the British when he was still in power and how the natives tried to make use of his techniques after his death.
thutomatlhoko

The West African Reporter.pdf - 1 views

  •  
    The Newspaper article titled 'The Zulu War' is a reflection as well as a summary of the Zulu War against British colonisation. The article states that the war has lost its charm and attractiveness of novelty as there had been arrangements for peace.
thutomatlhoko

British South Africa and the Zulu war on JSTOR - 2 views

  •  
    The first interaction the British had with Zulus dates from the year 1821/1822. The white settlers were depopulated by Chaka Zulu, the King of Zulus, who was later assassinated by his brother Dingaan in 1828. The document also mentions how Ketshawyo came to power and how the Zululand become colonised. It is stated that the British saw South Africa as a rich country in agricultural, pastoral and mineral resources, which benefited Great Britain's economy through trade. The document goes as far as showing the large quantities exported as well as their market value. Sir Bartle Frere's Policy was then introduced leading to the colonisation of the Zululand in 1849-1850.
  •  
    Sir Bartle Frere's Policy aimed to break down and abolish the power of the chiefs as well as make the natives understand that the government is the only power in the country. After the policy came into place Natal and the Zulu tribe under Ketshawyo's rule were proclaimed a British Colony in the year 1848, however it was not fairly colonised until 1849- 1850. Events which took place during 1877 led to a war-cloud over the Zululand under Ketshawyo's rule.
  •  
    The document was written by people from Western Civilisation hence "Shaka" is spelt as "Chaka"
thutomatlhoko

The Zulu War: its causes, and its lessons.pdf - 1 views

  •  
    The document written by Mason Holditch is aboout the causes of the Zulu War as well as the lessons learnt from the war. The document states that Chief Ketchwayo's influence and reign of terror was the main source of mischief , because after he was captured the war came to an end as well as the people coming to a change. The Zululand was the divided after this as a result of the fear of the old system disguise and open rebellion occurring again.
1 - 14 of 14
Showing 20 items per page