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[Only to place them at the estuaries]
Ezinkwazini zomfula.
[Estuaries ofthe river]
Ezinkwazini zoThukela. "67
[Estuaries ofThukela River]
The leader of the Volksraad, A.WJ (Andries) Pretorius, engaged in
cordial conversation with Mpande. He was aware that king Dingane
(Mpande's half-brother) had suffered defeat against the Swazi and that
Mpande had refused to help him raise new reinforcements. 68 Thus,
Mpande's presence before the Volksraad was based on his request to be
left alone to settle between Mhlali and Mvoti Rivers.'" When asked why
he did not rule the Zulu nation after the death ofking Shaka, he replied:
"I was heading a punitive expedition
against chiefSoshangane. On my return I
found Dingane in power, having killed
Shaka and all children ofthe harem. "7.
Pretorius realised that declaring Voortrekker friendship with Mpande
would ensure their security against a possible Zulu invasion from north of
Thukela." Such declaration laid the foundation for the battle of
Maqongqo hills which took place on 29 January 1840. 72 In that war
67
68
'" 7.
71
C.S.L. Nyembezi: Izibongo Zamakhosi, p. 63: lA.W. Nxumalo: Umcebo Wolimi
LwesiZulu, p. 71.
Extract, Minutes oftbe Executive Council, 20 Marcb 1840, Bird- I. Annals ofNatal,
pp. 315-6.
Napier to Glenelg, 30 November 1839, Ibid., 1, pp. 613-4.
R.RR Dhlomo: Umpande kaSenzangakhona, pp. 31 - 38.
Napierto Glenelg, 30 November 1839, Bird, I, Aruials ofNatal, pp. 316-7.
J. Stuart: Ubaxoxele (Incwadi Yezindaba za Bantu ba KwaZulu, naba se Natal),
pp. 7 - 10.