The expulsion of the AmaNdebele

Our last episode left off in 1836-37 with the beginning of the Boer invasion of the South African Highveld or “Great Trek”.

On the walls of the Voortrekker Monument at Gauteng are portrayed many of the Treks supposed heroes. Only one black is included among them: Kgosi Moroka of the Barolong booSeleka. 

The Morolong’s appearance in Afrikanerdom’s hallowed hall is a tribute to what the early Setswana historian Sol Plaatje characterised as “the tragic friendship of Moroka and the Boers.” This relationship began with 1836 Batswana-Boer alliance against the Amandebele.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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