Problems faced by the Ndebele during their journey from Zululand

Ndebele village circa 1890. Image credit wordpress.com

• These are some of the problems faced by the Ndebele/Khumalo on their way from Zululand to Western Zimbabwe:
• Families were separated when the Ndebele were moving to Zimbabwe
• There were shortages of pastures for their livestock

• The Khumalo experienced shortage of food because of a recurring droughts

• They were involved in many battles with different groups such as the Pedi, Rolong, Griqua and Boers

• Many people died during wars

• Livestock was also lost when the Khumalo during when they were raided and some due to tsetse flies

• The Ndebele homes were destroyed by fire

• There was rebellion by ambitious people

• Many people got sick with malaria

• Wild animals also attacked them

• There was the disruption of economic activities such as trade and farming activities.

• The Ndebele lived in fear of external attacks.

• Many Khumalo women were taken as captive by other groups

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