Zulu kaMalandela

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Zulu kaMalandela
King founder and chief of the Zulu clan
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A reminder outside the main entrance of uMgungundlovu, a short distance from his grave
Born1627
Died1709 (aged 81–82)
clanZulu
FatherMalandela

Zulu kaMalandela (1627–1709), son of Malandela, was the founder and chief of the Zulu clan.

The Zulu and the Qwabe were originally independent Bantu clans. When the King of these clans, Malandela died, he divided the kingdom into two clans, the Qwabes and the Zulus. In the Nguni language, Zulu means Heaven.

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Preceded by Zulu King Succeeded by


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