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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I wish to thank the following institutions and persons for the support they
have given in the preparation and completion of this research project: the
Human Sciences Research Council for providing funds to undertake this
research; Uzulu Collection staff of the University of Zululand Library for
support they gave throughout this project; Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria
State Archives' personnel for willingness to guide me on how to use archival
sources; Commonwealth Gallery of London University for supplying me
with data on colonial relations with Southern Africa not available in South
Africa; Ulundi, Pretoria State and Public Libraries for furnishing me with
information relevant to this project; Or. LTL Maboea, an .author,
educationist and philosopher for his encouragements in times ofdoubt.
One cannot forget Professor l. de Villiers, my research promoter and
mentor, for his detailed and prompt examination of my chapters as well as
numerous suggestions to improve my style and presentation and the sacrifice
of many an hour to deal with queries; My household members for standing
by me in difficult episodes; Mrs. A.l. Maynard of Empangeni High School
for translating both Dutch and Afrikaans documents for purposes of this