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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%

Accommodation in and around Zululand

Ghost Mountain Inn    accommodation in Zululand
At the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain lies the privately owned 4 Star Ghost Mountain Inn, a perfect setting for taking time out to relax and experience the charms of Africa in comfort and style. Unwind by the pool or indulge your senses with a ... More
The Richards Hotel    accommodation in Zululand
The Richards Hotel offers four star luxury and a variety of facilities, such as the African Essence Spa and Gymnasium on premises, swimming pool, restaurant and executive lounge. There are a variety of rooms to choose from outside of the standard roo... More
Garden Court Ulundi    accommodation in Zululand
Thinking of taking a family holiday to KwaZulu Natal? The magical "Zulu Kingdom" is waiting for you, and Garden Court Ulundi is the ideal spot from which to explore all KwaZulu Natal has to offer, whether you're here on business or for ... 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
Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa    accommodation in Zululand
 Jozini Tiger lodge is situated along the banks of the picturesque Jozini dam of KwaZulu Natal. Situated in the heart of the Kingdom of the Zulu with its rich heritage and untamed natural beauty, Tiger Lodge is an exciting holiday destination... 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
The Hluhluwe Hotel & Safaris    accommodation in Zululand
Situated between the renowned Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve and The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park is The Hluhluwe Hotel and Safaris– a hotel that invites wild discovery from luxurious, warm surrounds. Rich in natural ambience and with a distin... More
Nhlangwe Game Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
3 Star graded. The game lodge is a luxury self catering venue which is booked for only one group of guests per visit. There are eight en-suite rooms, bar, dining room, lounge, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, braai / boma area, swimming pool and mini... More
Pongola Country Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
The Pongola Country Lodge is situated on the main route (N2) between Swaziland, Mpumalanga and the tourist region of Northern KwaZulu-Natal. Pongola is well positioned as the gateway to the Kingfisher Route with Game Reserves and Parks, Sodwana Nati... More
Thanda Private Game Reserve    accommodation in Zululand
Thanda, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, unites romantic decadence and exclusivity with Zulu culture and wildlife. The five-star facilities include a main lodge, tented camp, executive royal suite and award-winning wellness centre. Encounter the a... More



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