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Although he was officially given the title of praise singer in 2001, Mdletshe first recited the king’s praise publicly in 1974 during the wedding of the king’s daughter in the absence of his then praise singer. Buzetsheni Mdletshe fell in love with the art of praise singing when he was a little boy. He says his young self, with no opportunity to go to school, never thought his dream of becoming a praise singer would come true. But today he is the official praise singer of the Zulu monarch. He would not call it a job though. For Mdletshe, it’s a gift. “When I sing the praises it’s like a sangoma who is entered by the spirit of ancestors. A spirit needs to enter you. Anyone can read the praises in books, but you need to have that gift that is given to you by the spirits that guide your praises,” he told Times Select. His gift of praise singing was quite literally handed to him on a plate. “My love for praise poetry started when I was very young. I remember when my brother brought home a commemorative plate that had all the praise names of king DinuZulu and King Solomon. \u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Summary"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eIn this interview, iNyosi Buzetsheni Mkhohliseni Mdletshe recounts the intricate history of the Zulu kingdom, starting with Queen Nozinja Nzuza's dilemma of choosing an heir between her two sons, Qwabe and Zulu. Despite Qwabe being the firstborn of MaLandela, his short-tempered nature led his mother to support Zulu instead. Zulu, beloved by the people, eventually became king. His son, Mageba, fathered Ndaba, who had a son named Mnomokandaba. However, due to fears of Mnomokandaba being murdered, he was prohibited from becoming king, leading to Jama sitting on the throne.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJama had two daughters, Mawa and Mnkabayi, who arranged his marriage to Mthaniya in hopes of securing an heir. Senzangakhona, born from this union, possessed qualities deemed suitable for leadership. Princess Nandi, intrigued by Senzangakhona's charisma, met him and conceived Shaka, despite initial doubts about her pregnancy. After Shaka's birth, Nandi faced mistreatment, prompting her to seek refuge with the Mthethwa, where Shaka's potential as a leader was recognized.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the Mthethwa, Shaka's military prowess flourished, earning him recognition from King Dingiswayo. Following Dingiswayo's death, Shaka ascended to the Zulu throne and embarked on a campaign of expansion, absorbing surrendering kingdoms and subduing opposition. Shaka's mother, Queen Nandi, asserted his legitimacy by highlighting his royal lineage.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShaka's reign saw significant military conquests, including the defeat of Zwide, which solidified his authority. Despite criticism of his rule, Shaka's leadership style focused on maintaining order through strict enforcement of laws. Subsequent Zulu kings, such as Mpande and Dinuzulu, maintained relationships with external powers like the Boers to bolster their military capabilities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe transcript also touches on contemporary Zulu monarchy dynamics, with support voiced for King Misuzulu kaZwelithini due to his royal lineage and elaborate wedding ceremony. It highlights the historical role of prime ministers in the Zulu kingdom, with Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi noted as the longest-serving prime minister.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChallenges to traditional practices within the royal family are noted, particularly regarding internal dispute resolution and adherence to cultural customs such as seasonal rituals for slaughtering animals and selecting certain grass and trees. The speaker laments the erosion of these traditions in modern times.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, the transcript offers a detailed narrative of the Zulu kingdom's history, focusing on key figures like Shaka and highlighting both historical and contemporary aspects of Zulu monarchy and culture. It underscores the complexities of leadership succession, military expansion, and the evolving relationship between tradition and modernity within the Zulu kingdom.\u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Date"]},"value":{"en":["2022-06-09"]}},{"label":{"en":["Specific Location"]},"value":{"en":["KwaCeza"]}},{"label":{"en":["Extended Locations"]},"value":{"en":["Ulundi - Zululand District Municipality - KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa"]}},{"label":{"en":["Duration "]},"value":{"en":["03:38:40"]}},{"label":{"en":["Contributors"]},"value":{"en":["iNyosi Buzetsheni Mkhohliseni Mdletshe (Interviewee)","Muziwandile Hadebe (Interviewer)","Reinhardt Hartzenberg (Field Technician)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Provider"]},"value":{"en":["KwaZulu-Natal Department Sport Arts and Culture - KwaZulu-Natal Archives and Records Service - Oral History Unit"]}},{"label":{"en":["Repository"]},"value":{"en":["Audio-Visual Repository"]}},{"label":{"en":["Language"]},"value":{"en":["IsiZulu (Primary)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Preferred Citation"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Reference code) \u003c/strong\u003eKwaZulu-Natal Department Sport, Arts and Culture - KwaZulu-Natal Archives and Records Service; Oral History Unit\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Source URL"]},"value":{"en":["https://www.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749"]}},{"label":{"en":["Access Restrictions"]},"value":{"en":["This material is open for public access and research"]}},{"label":{"en":["Embargo Date"]},"value":{"en":["N/A"]}},{"label":{"en":["Format"]},"value":{"en":["MPEG-4 (Base Media / Version 2) - extension: .mp4 - ISO/IEC 14496-14 -Video Compression Standard: HEVC (H265) - Frames: 25fps - 16:9 - 8-bit - Compression Mode: Lossy - 854x480 pixels (Public Access - Format)","AVCHD - extension: .MPT - Frame rate: 25fps - 16:9 - Compression Mode: Lossy - 1920 x 1080 pixels (Original Media - Format)","ProRes422 - extension: .MOV - Frame rate: 25fps - 16:9 - 8-bit - Compression Mode: Lossy - 1920 x 1080 pixels (Video Archive Version - Format)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Primary Media Type"]},"value":{"en":["Video"]}},{"label":{"en":["Medium"]},"value":{"en":["Born digital (digitally generated content)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Themes"]},"value":{"en":["Zulu History","Culture"]}},{"label":{"en":["Subject"]},"value":{"en":["Zulu King","Zulu Kingdom Laws","Zulu Royal Family","Storytelling Traditions Preservation"]}},{"label":{"en":["Genre"]},"value":{"en":["Oral Histories"]}},{"label":{"en":["Transcript Language"]},"value":{"en":["IsiZulu"]}},{"label":{"en":["Conditions governing access"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Condition governing reproduction"]},"value":{"en":["COPIES FOR PRIVATE STUDY: Subject to copyright, conditions imposed by owners and protecting the documents, digital copies can be made. 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Mdletshe has served in the role for the past 46 years and has an incredible wealth of knowledge about Zulu history and Culture. Although he was officially given the title of praise singer in 2001, Mdletshe first recited the king\u0026rsquo;s praise publicly in 1974 during the wedding of the king\u0026rsquo;s daughter in the absence of his then praise singer. Buzetsheni Mdletshe fell in love with the art of praise singing when he was a little boy. He says his young self, with no opportunity to go to school, never thought his dream of becoming a praise singer would come true. But today he is the official praise singer of the Zulu monarch. He would not call it a job though. For Mdletshe, it\u0026rsquo;s a gift. \u0026ldquo;When I sing the praises it\u0026rsquo;s like a sangoma who is entered by the spirit of ancestors. A spirit needs to enter you. Anyone can read the praises in books, but you need to have that gift that is given to you by the spirits that guide your praises,\u0026rdquo; he told Times Select. His gift of praise singing was quite literally handed to him on a plate. \u0026ldquo;My love for praise poetry started when I was very young. I remember when my brother brought home a commemorative plate that had all the praise names of king DinuZulu and King Solomon.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"]},"requiredStatement":{"label":{"en":["Attribution"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003e\u0026copy; KwaZulu-Natal Archives and records Service - All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture - KwaZulu-Natal Archives and Records Service. The status of the content is mentioned in the Release status section, and it is intended solely for research and non-commercial purposes. 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Mdletshe serves as a living repository, safeguarding crucial Zulu historical knowledge, cultural customs, and traditions that may fade into obscurity without proper documentation.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=49.0,144.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/4","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Introduction","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=49.0,144.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/5","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"History of the Zulu Kingdom","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=144.0,833.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/6","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Mdletshe explains that recounting the history of the Zulu kingdom is challenging; Queen Nozinja Nzuza had two sons, and the rightful heir to the throne was Qwabe, the first son of MaLandela. Qwabe's mother did not want him to lead because he had a reputation for being short-tempered and aggressive. Instead, she gave her backing to her younger son Zulu. When Zulu constructed his home, he called it Mthandeni - he was truly adored by the people, who addressed him as Zulu ElipheZulu. Zulu kaMageba had two sons, Phunga and Mageba, but Phunga, unfortunately, did not have any children. Mageba was born to Ndaba, and Ndaba's eldest son was Mnomokandaba from the Gazini household. Out of concern for Mnomokandaba's safety, his mother prevented him from becoming king, resulting in Jama taking the throne.\r\n\r\nKing Jama kaNdaba had a pair of daughters, Mawa kaJama and Mnkabayi kaJama. His daughters were aware that they could not inherit the throne, so they orchestrated a marriage with Mthaniya to secure the heir. The initial child Phalowase did not make it but Senzangakhona was born, signifying that I should have children. 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Princess Nandi was enticed to meet Senzangakhona, leading her to visit Edlangaleni the next day where Shaka is thought to have been conceived. Nandi did not realize she was pregnant, however, older women observed alterations in her body and she admitted to having had sexual relations with Senzangakhona. Following Zulu customs, Nandi's family informed the Zulu family about the pregnancy. The Zulu family did not believe it, claiming Senzangakhona was too young to father a child. They suggested Nandi's stomach was just expanding due to a disease called Ishaka. Nandi's family attempted different traditional remedies, but none were successful, and then a child was born. Nandi's family visited Senzangakhona's family to invite them to see the ishaka. This is where Shaka's name comes from, with his father Senzangakhona deciding to call him Sgidi, but the reason for this name remains unknown. All the necessary steps were taken during Nandi's marriage to Senzangakhona, but certain problems arose that made her go back to eLangeni. 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The King Dingiswayo told his Prime Minister Ngomane to take care of Shaka, King Senzangakhona's son. Queen Nandi named her home KwaQoqa Mthethwa/KwaQoqaintandane. During Mthethwa's rule, Shaka became a member of regiments called uThulilwezicwe. Ngomane told Mthethwa that Shaka is now ready to lead, and Mthethwa agreed to his appointment. He instructed the regiments as he desired, teaching them various tactics. The Zulu family heard the rumors about Shaka's formidable army. King Dingiswayo Mthethwa thought that Senzangakhona would pass his spear to Sgujana, showing that he would be the future king. He then directed Ngomane to assemble the troops and bring Shaka to his Zulu relatives. Ngomane obeyed King Dingiswayo's orders, upon reaching the destination Sgujana was assassinated and Senzangakhona also passed away.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=1427.0,1946.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/13","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Mthethwa tribe","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"King Dingiswayo","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Ngomane","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Queen Nandi","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"KwaQoqa Mthethwa","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"uThulilwezicwe","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Sgujana","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=1427.0,1946.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/14","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Rise of Shaka","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=1947.0,6260.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/15","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"mmediately following the passing of Sgujana and Senzangakhona, Ngomane officially declared Shaka as the new Zulu King. Before Shaka's reign, numerous formidable kingdoms existed, with Zulu being a modest yet honorable entity. Shaka significantly contributed to the growth of the Zulu nation by conquering numerous kingdoms. He absorbed those who surrendered, while he battled those who resisted his power. Upon assuming the throne, Shaka's mother Queen Nandi argued that Sgujana was ineligible to be king due to his Ntuli heritage since the Ntuli people did not have their own kingdom. Nandi is a princess from the Mhlongo kingdom. Shaka viewed Dingiswayo as a father figure, so he was upset upon hearing that Zwide had murdered him. Facing Zwide was difficult due to his reputation for commanding a sizable army, with conflicts between Shaka and Zwide taking place over multiple phases rather than a single battle. The most important conflict was the fight at Gqokli Hill, which resulted in Zwide's defeat. Upon defeating Zwide, Shaka seized his troops and set his home ablaze. Ngomane suggested that Shaka could also lead the Mthethwa nation, as they did not retaliate against Zwide for killing their king.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=1947.0,6260.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/16","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Rise of Shaka","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Shaka wars","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Zulu Empire","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}},{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Mhlongo kingdom","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Keywords"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=1947.0,6260.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/17","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Royal Prime Ministers","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473#t=6261.0,7853.0"},{"id":"https://av.kznarchives.gov.za/collections/2203/collection_resources/77749/file/175473/index/84187/annotation/18","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The role of Prime Minister did not originate from colonialism or modernization. For instance, Shaka's Prime Minister was Ngomane Mdletshe, Dingane's was Ndlela kaSompisi, Mpande's was Masiphule Ntshangase, and Cetshwayo's was Mnyamana kaGqengelele Buthelezi. 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Mdletshe further states that Mkabayi was the one who killed iLembe, as well as all of his followers afterwards. Following this specific event, the Mdletshe family decided to separate themselves from the royal family as they were in complete support of Shaka. 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