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what is today the Babanango district." There were friendly rivalries in
battle exercise between the two clans in which the Buthelezi clan always
excelled. Thus the reference in Senzangakhona's praises:
"Even ifthe Buthelezis came to us
like fog we will smash them. "37
It was during Senzangakhona's rule when a family dispute forced two
Buthelezi brothers, Khoboyela, father ofKlwana, and Ngqengelele to flee
in fear for their lives. They crossed the Mankankaneni valley to seek
refuge with the Zulu clan. 38 By the time Shaka was born, the two
Buthelezi brothers had long been part of the Zulu clan. Ngqengelele and
Klwana had married and their sons distinguished themselves during the
famous battle between Shaka's army and the renowned Ndwandwe clan. 39
Somalume, the eldest brave and famous son ofNgqengelele, was killed on
Shaka's orders. He had laid offensive and extravagant claims to the spoils
ofwar, which he claimed he deserved as a reward for his prowess in that
war.'"
Ngqengelele, however, remained close to king Shaka as a close confidant
and advisor for many years.
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38
39
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M.G. Buthelezi: King Shaka Day - Speech, Glebelands Stadium, Durban,
23 September 1984, p. 2.
Ibid, p. 2.
Ibid., p. 2.
Ibid, p. 3.
Ibid., p. 3.