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Ukuvezwa komlando ezibongweni zamakhosi amabili akwazulu, uDingane nomPande.

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2007

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This research is entitled "The historical representation of the praise-poetry of the two Zulu kings, Dingane and Mpande." In this study the researcher is trying to explore the ways in which history is portrayed in these two above mentioned kings. This is done firstly by looking particularly at their historical outlooks and secondly by looking at their praises. In traditional Zulu society, every Royal king has to possess praises. Therefore the praises basically contain historical events. The analysis of the findings reveals that king praises contain largely of the heroic deeds, body features and characteristics of the kings. Based on this statement it therefore stands to reason that the king praises cannot be considered merely as a complete history of the Zulu kings. The data collection was carried out through interviews and through reading books for each king. It must be noted that the king praises are only performed by a bard/imbongi. The king praises serve as a mirror that detects how the king live and perform the duties of the nation.

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Thesis (M.A)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2007.

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Laudatory poetry, Zulu--History and criticism., Oral tradition--South Africa., Folk literature--History and criticism., Theses--IsiZulu.

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