The Zulu's are the largest South African ethnic group, with an estimated 10–11 million people living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Small numbers also live in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. The Zulu Kingdom played a major role in South African history during the 19th and 20th centuries. Under apartheid, Zulu people were classed as third-class citizens and suffered from state-sanctioned discrimination. They remain today the most numerous ethnic group in South Africa, and now have equal rights along with all other citizens. Then as we grow westernisation takes place. How can we be so easily convinced in ditching our values and culture for other peoples. I am not saying walk on the road naked and chant screams and run wild, but be proud of who you are and where you come from. This is our land, we must not be subjected to change what our ancestors did whilst on this land.

We must not change the way that things were done. Have you ever asked yourself How things were before civilisation? Have you ever asked yourself How come the older generation lived longer years than our generation. Its because we have changed our definition of who we are. We have become "Zuluwish" we speak in native tounges (English) even if we both know IsiZulu. We have become ashamed of our elders and that is why we dont grow to be old as them. Have you ever thot to yourself How did people live before the bible? was there another way that they communicated with God? if there was how did they do it? We have forgotten the saying "indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili" meaning the way is known by the ones before us. I am not demolishing the modern society that we all so love but sizwe sama africa.......

Yabazi O:-

A long line of Zulu Kings

1781 to 1816 Senzangakhona

King Senzangakhona being a traditionalist has long resisted French and Italian overtures and offers of technical help

1816 to 1828 Shaka

His talents fundamentally lead him to become Zulu king. Transforming a tribe that once numbered 1,500 to 250,000. His legacy produced a formidable army that defeated the technologically advanced English on numerous occasions.

1828 to 1840 Dingane

Dingane was coming into increasing contact with white men, as traders, missionaries and as settlers. Whilst never forgetting Shaka's dying words, he was fascinated by their trinkets but feared their guns and horses.

1840 to 1872 Mpande

Mpande was born in Babanango, son to Senzangakhona kaJama, and half-brother to Shaka and Dingane (both of whom preceded him as Zulu king). Unfortunately little is recorded about his early life.

1872 to 1879 Cetswayo

Cetshwayo kaMpande was the last king of an independent Zulu nation. He faced the British in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, and was sent in exile to Cape Town when his forces were ultimately defeated. He was restored after appealing to Queen Victoria, but was forced to flee in the face of civil war. His death shortly after may have been the result of poisoning

1879 to 1916 Dinizulu