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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

Lidiko Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
The lodge is family owned and managed. Set above the Great St Lucia Lake, on a coastal dune and with views of the lake, accommodation in the well appointed 16 garden rooms is provided on a bed & breakfast basis.The main building of the lodge is o... More
St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House    accommodation in Zululand
Nestled between Lake St. Lucia and the Indian Ocean in the heart of this exquisite World Heritage Site lies St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House. The spacious house offers seven luxury guest rooms while the hosts, Derick and Hettie, reside on the premises ... More
Hippo Hideaway    accommodation in Zululand
Situated on the banks of the St. Lucia Estuary near the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, this idyllic luxury lodge is your gateway to the unspoiled beaches of the Elephant Coast. Consisting of 20 luxury air c... More
Bushlands Game Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Within 300 acres of bush and game and 300,000 acres of National Parks, you will find Bushlands Game Lodge. Bushlands offers fully air-conditioned, en-suite accommodation that blend seamlessly with the African Bush and is connected by raised wooden w... More
African Ambience    accommodation in Zululand
Our newly built guesthouse is designed to provideyou with comfort, space and privacy you woudl expect from a 4 star extablishment and is set in a lush, tropical garden bordering the nature reserve. African Ambience is surrounded by tranquil koi ponds... More
Cowrie Cove    accommodation in Zululand
COWRIE COTTAGE is nestled amongst the natural Milkwood Forests of La Lucia on the beautiful coastline of Kwa Zulu Natal. An upmarket guest house with Bali style, chic contemporary influence, has 8 exquisitely decorated en-suite bedroom... More
Seasands Lodge & Conference Centre    accommodation in Zululand
Seasands Lodge is situated away from the busy main road of St. Lucia, but within walking distance to restaurants and amenities in the village. The tropical garden allows visitors peace and tranquillity. Wooden walkways from the Lodges lead to the cen... More
The Orchard Farm Cottages    accommodation in Zululand
The Orchard Farm Cottages are situated on a subtropical fruit farm 1 km outside the village of Hluhluwe. Mango trees on 8 acres of land directly behind the cottages provide the main crop and are harvested from December to February.There are two cotta... More
Santa Lucia Guest House    accommodation in Zululand
A Mediterranean style home set in a tropical garden with shady trees and swimming.For a number of years we have been chosen as finalists in the prestigious AA Accommodation Awards Program, which is allocated for excellent service.Accommodation provid... More
Hluhluwe River Lodge & Adventures    accommodation in Zululand
Hluhluwe River Lodge and Adventures is a small 24 bed hideaway close to the famous Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park and the coastal marine reserves of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Great comfort, ... More
Makakatana Bay Lodge    accommodation in Zululand
Makakatana Bay Lodge offers visitors an unforgettable KwaZulu Natal wildlife safari experience with its luxury game viewing rooms and excellent service. Guests are accommodated in 6 bright and spacious rooms. Three luxury game viewing rooms are se... More
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
Fanies Island (Fani's)    accommodation in Zululand
Fanies Island is a peaceful and very private camp located on the western shore of beautiful Lake St. Lucia. Accommodation is provided in chalets, rest-huts and camping sites. Activities include self-guided trails, bird-watching, swimming, fishing and... More



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