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Zululand

Situated in the Kingdom of the Zulu

Zululand is situated in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. KwaZulu Natal is known as the "Kingdom of the Zulu".

It extends along the coast of the Indian Ocean from the Tugela River in the South to the Pongola River in the North.

In 1816, Shaka acceded to the Zulu throne. Within a year he had conquered the neighboring clans, and had made the Zulu people into the most important ally of the large Mtetwa clan, which competed with the Ndwandwe clan for domination of the northern part of modern-day KwaZulu-Natal.

Zululand is one of the 11 district municipalities ("districts") of KwaZulu-Natal province. The seat of Zululand is Ulundi. The majority of its 804 456 people speak IsiZulu (2001 Census). The district code is DC26. It is part of a larger historical area also known as Zululand.

 

Geography

 

Neighbours

Zululand is surrounded by:

    * Amajuba to the north-west(DC25)
    * Gert Sibande in Mpumalanga to the north (DC30)
    * The kingdom of Swaziland to the north
    * Umkhanyakude to the east(DC27)
    * Umzinyathi to the south-west (DC24)
    * uThungulu to the south (DC28)

Local municipalities

The district contains the following local municipalities:

Local municipality Population %
Ulundi 212 972 26.47%
Nongoma 198 447 24.67%
Abaqulusi 191 020 23.75%
uPhongolo 119 786 14.89%
eDumbe 82 241 10.22%

 

Demographics

The following statistics are from the 2001 census.

Language Population %
IsiZulu 779 206 96.86%
Afrikaans 11 382 1.41%
English 5 246 0.65%
Sesotho 2 297 0.29%
IsiNdebele 1 684 0.21%
IsiXhosa 1 130 0.14%
Sepedi 980 0.12%
SiSwati 946 0.12%
Other 916 0.11%
Setswana 409 0.05%
Xitsonga 142 0.02%
Tshivenda 128 0.02%

 

Gender

Gender Population %
Female 434 244 53.98%
Male 370 212 46.02%

Ethnic group

Ethnic group Population %
Black African 788 551 98.02%
White 13 769 1.71%
Coloured 1 521 0.19%
Indian/Asian 615 0.08%

 

Age

Age Population %
000 - 004 103 541 12.87%
005 - 009 116 193 14.44%
010 - 014 119 925 14.91%
015 - 019 111 383 13.85%
020 - 024 69 637 8.66%
025 - 029 50 739 6.31%
030 - 034 40 514 5.04%
035 - 039 38 739 4.82%
040 - 044 33 628 4.18%
045 - 049 27 697 3.44%
050 - 054 21 735 2.70%
055 - 059 16 125 2.00%
060 - 064 16 825 2.09%
065 - 069 12 309 1.53%
070 - 074 11 606 1.44%
075 - 079 6 390 0.79%
080 - 084 4 962 0.62%
085 - 089 1 300 0.16%
090 - 094 647 0.08%
095 - 099 440 0.05%
100 plus 121 0.02%

 

Politics

 

Election results

Election results for Zululand in the South African general election, 2004.

  • Population 18 and over: 394 233 [49.01% of total population]
  • Total votes: 218 270 [27.13% of total population]
  • Voting % estimate: 55.37% votes as a % of population 18 and over
Party Votes %
Inkhata Freedom Party 169 028 77.44%
African National Congress 32 688 14.98%
Democratic Alliance 8 831 4.05%
African Christian Democratic Party 2 379 1.09%
United Democratic Movement 1 025 0.47%
Freedom Front Plus 845 0.39%
New National Party 531 0.24%
Independent Democrats 483 0.22%
Azanian People's Organisation 365 0.17%
Pan African Congress 231 0.11%
KISS 220 0.10%
United Christian Democratic Party 220 0.10%
PJC 210 0.10%
SOPA 188 0.09%
CDP 169 0.08%
TOP 167 0.08%
NA 160 0.07%
EMSA 155 0.07%
Minority Front 152 0.07%
UF 141 0.06%
NLP 82 0.04%
Total 218 270 100.00%

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Accommodation in and around Zululand

Phinda Mountain Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Scenic African safari lodge: With wrap-around views of the spectacular Ubombo Mountains and the South African bushveld below, Mountain Lodge is set apart from other safari lodges due to its dramatic location. With wraparound views of the spectacular ... More
Phinda Getty House    accommodation in Zululand
Sophisticated sole-use villa: Situated in the west of the Reserve on 3 500 hectares, Phinda Getty House is a gracious sole-use safari villa on Phinda Private Game Reserve. The exclusive, cutting-edge private residence overlooks an extinct volcano now... More
Phinda Zuka Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Intimate exclusive-use Lodge: Surrounded by densely wooded hills and lush valleys, Phinda Zuka Lodge is situated in the western region of Phinda where, in what was a triumph for CC Africa’s conservation endeavours, fences were dropped after pro... More
Hlatikulu Bush Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Elevated on a terrace overlooking the Black Mfolozi River, this bush lodge is situated in the heart of the park and provides excellent opportunities for walks into a part of Imfolozi that most people never see. The lodge is situated in a well grown s... More
Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Shayamoya is a true gem offering genuine hospitality, unique settings with stunning panoramic views across the Pongolapoort Lake, Lebombo Mountains, and the Phongolo Nature Reserve.Our speciality is the challenging sport of tiger fishing where the re... More
Phinda Private Game Reserve    accommodation in Zululand
Phinda Private Game Reserve combines Big Five game viewing experiences with seven magnificent safari lodges. 21,000 hectares of pristine reserve encompass luxurious sole-use villas for private family escapes, walking safaris and unique specialist saf... More
Masinda Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Masinda Lodge is a self-catering lodge situated in the northern section of the Imfolozi Game Reserve and commands panoramic views over the bushveld and rocky ridges to the south. Renowned for its rich and diverse wildlife, the park teems with a wide ... More
Ntshondwe Lodge, Ithala Game Reserve    accommodation in Zululand
Ntshondwe Camp 'Winner of three consecutive AA Travel Guides & SAA Resort of the Year awards' Virtually invisible until the moment of arrival, Ntshondwe, Ithala's main camp, is ingeniously camouflaged against a plateau... More
Mtwazi Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Mtwazi Lodge is close to the renowned Hilltop Camp in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, and boasts a magnificent setting under a large sycamore fig within its own secluded bushveld garden. This eight-bedded lodge, once the original home of the warden of the... More
Mhlangeni Bush Camp, Ithala Game Reserve    accommodation in Zululand
Set high on a granite boulder koppie, the sun deck, lounge and bedrooms of this special bush camp all look down across the savanah like expanse of the Ncence valley to the bush lined river.The Vally is a haven for black and white rhino, giraffe and a... More
Mpila Camp    accommodation in Zululand
Centrally situated in the Imfolozi section, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness area. Twelve single-room thatched rest huts accommodate four people each. This section of the camp is self catering and guests prepare their own food ... More
Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Big Five Private Game Reserve with 5 Star Game Lodge and Luxury Tented Lodge.Situated between the Kruger National Park and the Zululand Coast - the same Africa, a different world!The Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve is beautifully situated in the hea... More
Hilltop Camp    accommodation in Zululand
Hilltop Camp is the 'Winner of the British Airways Tourism For Tomorrow Award'The award-winning Hilltop Camp on the summit of a forested hill offers fine views of the surrounding countryside. The camp, the oldest in KwaZulu-Natal, was extensi... More
Mkuze Falls Game Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Big Five Private Game Reserve with 5 Star Game Lodge and Luxury Tented Lodge.Situated between the Kruger National Park and the Zululand Coast - the same Africa, a different world!The Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve is beautifully situated in the hea... More
Tembe Elephant Park    accommodation in Zululand
Tembe Elephant Park covers the area that was once known as 'The Ivory Route'. For many years this ancient route linked the ivory traders of Mozambique and Zululand. This remote park, deep in an area of sand forests, pans and wetlands in north... More



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