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The Battle of Mhlatuze River had a significant impact that rippled far beyond the land of the Zulu, where it took place. This book tells the story of this great battle which had consequences that are evident to this day.

Book Extract 

These stories have it all: intrigue, drama and magic. In The Battle of Mhlatuze River, read how Zwide sends ‘… his sister, the beautiful Ntombazana, as his ambassador to Dingiswayo, accompanied by an attractive cousin. She was to win the love of Dingiswayo and, secretly, she was to obtain some item he was wearing for the making of magic.’

“Before I can tell you that story, I have to tell you many others, all little stories
that feed the big one. Yes, like a river fed by many waters, waters that run over
stones black as night, or white as bones, or dark red like blood. Indeed, these
rivers tumble together and meet noisily, shouting about the men and women who
wet their feet as they bent to drink from them.”

In a rich and impeccably researched new series of illustrated history books called Our Story, aimed at children and adults alike, South African Heritage Publishers is telling the tales that shaped the nation, playing out in all nine provinces. In this, the first of a series of extracts in City Press, we meet the men who were the force behind the creation of our peoples as we know them today. Zwide makes a mistake by thinking that he can surprise Shaka and hastily sends off his much greater army to fight the Zulu. In one mighty battle, Soshangana and Zwangendaba fight for Zwide and the Ndwandwe. They face Shaka, and Mzilikazi (Zwide’s grandson) and Dingane are two of his officers