Event in the South 1

Battle of Gqokli Hill

This was to be Shaka’s first major battle against the dominant power in southeastern Africa (what would eventually become kwaZulu Natal), the Ndwandwe Paramountcy, led by nKosi (king Zwide). Even though Shaka was significantly outnumbered, his smart strategy and tactics won the battle for Shaka. His strategies also saved his people from being exterminated.