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Battlefields

Anglo Zulu War Battle Fields ( in Dundee)
The commemoration programme runs from January 16 to 25 and includes re-enactments, tours and a conference on the war, featuring several international scholars. This Saturday 17th January the Natal Carbineers will exercise their right to the Freedom of Dundee with a march-past along with other in ... .... read more

The Talana Museum ( in Dundee)
The Talana museum on the battle site houses memorabilia as well as displays covering the growth of the Dundee area. The Talana Museum occupies a 20 acre site and ten different buildings, some dating back to pioneer times. There are also interesting displays from local industry (The Consol Glas ... .... read more

Babanango ( in )
Babanango was originally part of a land grant to European farmers in 1885 by King Dinizulu, The town Babanango remains a centre of agriculture and is ideally situated for visitors wanting to explore the Battlefields Route. The name Babanango translates as Father there it is - indicating ... .... read more

Dundee ( in Dundee)
Dundee is one of the centres of northern KwaZulu-Natal and started life as a private farm on which British soldiers fighting the Zulu War of 1879 camped. After the soldiers left, the owner of the farm recognized its location and planned a town. Dundee was named after a town back in his ... .... read more