⚔️ June 1884
Battle of Tshaneni
What happened
Dinuzulu, with Boer allies, defeated Zibhebhu at Tshaneni; the Boers then claimed land that became the New Republic. Draft awaiting expert review.
What is uncertain
The scale of the land grant was disputed at the time and after.
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