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Natal. 49 The notion that Mpande found asylum in the Republic of Natalia
is somewhat misleading. In 1839 the republic of Natalia was not yet in
existence. The Voortrekkers officially proclaimed the Republic ofNatalia
to Mpande only in 1840 after the battle ofMaqongqo'O
Nevertheless, Mpande's exodus from KwaZulu in 1837, which became
known as the "breaking of the rope", and his visit to the Voortrekkers at
Khangela (Durban) on 15 October 1839, heralded the beginning of his
heroic praises and reign." In this light, it becomes imperative to take
cognisance ofMpande's military campaigns.
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SJ.R- Martin: British Images ofthe Zulu, C. 1820 - 1874, p. 46.
H. Stander: "Die Verhouding tussen die Boere en Zoeloe tot die dood van Mpande in
1872", p. 256.
F.M. Hallowes et al: Thuthuka - Zulu Readers, pp. 14 - 16; JAW. Nxumalo: Umcebo
Wolimi LwesiZulu, p. 71; R-RR- Dhlomo: Umpande Ka Senzangakhona pp. II - 13;
C.S.L. Nyembezi: Izibongo Zamakhosi, pp. 63 - 65; CT Msimang: Kusadliwa
Ngoludala. pp. 387 - 389.