Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2831AB4
Site Name
Grave of King Zulu kaMalandela, R68, Babanango District
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 15:50
Last modified
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 14:41
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 15:50.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Zulu kaMalandela son of Malendela ,was the founder and chief of the Zulu clan , which was formed from the Nguni people. The Zulu and the Qwabes were formed from the Nguni's when the king of the Nguni's , Malandela died he divided the kingdom into two clans the Qwabes and the ZulusPurpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: Historical Monuments CommissionBuilder: UnknownPerson/Institution Commemorated: King Zulu kaMalandelaRecorder Name: Nokuthula Cele, Lwazi Nxumalo, Sazi Cele and Ntokozo Buthelezi
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
Memorial of king Zulu kaMalandela
Original Position
Yes
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Stone and granite
Pedestal Material
Stone
Inscriptions
Zulu kaMalandela the son of Malandela born 1627 and died 1709
Location
Location
Mapping
-28.42371, 31.135964
KwaZulu-Natal
- Zululand
- Ulundi
Directions to Site
From Makhosini you take P250 Road to Babanango approach two mpembeni bridges drive about 2km then turn left approaching falbani, Pass 2 houses on your left on the 3rd house called KwaNtuli you park you car. Walk for 1km by foot your destination is on you right.
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