Umzinyathi is a historically rich region, renowned for its natural beauty. The district is situated in northwest Kwazulu-Natal, bordered by the Midlands in the west, the Drakensberg in the north, and Zululand to the east. The Umzinyathi region bears memories of the wars that swept across South Africa between 1879 and 1902, but its history …
Amajuba is one of the 11 districts of KwaZulu-Natal province. The seat of Amajuba is Newcastle. The majority of its 468,040 people speak Zulu (2001 Census). The district code is DC25. The Amajuba District is marketed as a battlefields tourism destination. Amajuba is an isiZulu name meaning “a place of doves”. The impis of King …
Talana Museum Nestled at the base of Talana Hill the Talana Museum is situated in a large heritage park. The Zulu name “Talana” meaning “the shelf where precious items are stored” is a most appropriate name for this large and varied museum. The museum comprises 42 buildings, with exhibits in 24 of them dedicated to …
The Carnegie Art Gallery in Newcastle is the only Art Museum in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal region. The collection includes contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics, fibre art, beadwork, weaving and wooden carvings by South Africa’s critically acclaimed artists. A unique collection of African Art and Craft has also been accumulated. The building is …
