Shaka Zulu Today

Sadly, Shaka’s rise to fame and glory didn’t last long. After the death of his mother, he slowly declined mentally. Shortly after, his half brothers had him assassinated and buried in an unmarked grave.

His reign coincided with the a period of devastating warfare and chaos in southern Africa that depopulated the region. He was one of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu, whose military genius and intellect could have helped build a historic empire.