Though his name is virtually unknown today, Isaacs went on to play a pivotal role during the period of first contact between ...

The image of Shaka as one of the Great Men of southern African history was in essence a product of political struggles in the era of colonialism. Black people and white people alike were responsible ...

Who was Shaka Zulu and what did you learn from writing about him? Shaka kaSenzangakhona is universally recognised as the founder of what would become known as the “Zulu nation”. He ruled from about ...

The Zulu royal family has welcomed the Amafa Heritage Council's proposal to declare King Shaka kaSenzangakhona’s grave as a national heritage site. Speaking on the sidelines of King Shaka’s Day ...

Dan Wylie received funding from Rhodes University when researching his books. Who was Shaka Zulu and what did you learn from writing about him? Shaka kaSenzangakhona is universally recognised as the ...