The Lost Kingdom (Part 12) Mwalis Curse

We last left off c.1827 with Banyayi forces having mobilised against the Bangwato Kgosi Kgari’s invaders.

The local Ikalanga commander was the Basenete She Tombale, who was to receive reinforcements, including royal gunmen under the leadership of Ninjigwe.

According to Masola Kumile’s Ikalanga texts, Tombale’s men ambushed and defeated Kgari’s force at Matopos prior to the arrival of Ninjigwe’s reinforcements. All sources are in agreement that the battle was a disaster for Kgari’s followers, with the Phuti numbering amongst the fallen.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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