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River in South Africa
The Tugela River (Zulu: Thukela; Afrikaans: Tugelarivier) is the largest river in KwaZulu, South Africa. With a total length of 560 km (350 mi), and a
Tugela_River
1900 battle of the Second Boer War
Battle of Tugela (or Thukela) Heights, also known as the Battle of Pieters Hill, Battle of the Pieters, or the Battle of the Tugela River, consisted
Battle_of_the_Tugela_Heights
Waterfalls in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
to the World Waterfall Database for confirmation. The source of the Tugela River (Zulu for 'sudden') is the Mont-Aux-Sources plateau, which extends several
Tugela_Falls
River in South Africa
empties into the Tugela River near Muden. The town of Mooi River lies on the river. The name derives from the Dutch Mooirivier, i.e. pretty river, as it was
Mooi_River_(Tugela)
1899 battle of the Second Boer War
Colenso, in which the British forces were repelled by the Boers on the Tugela River. The next two attempts were repulsed by the Boers (Spion Kop and Vaal
Relief_of_Ladysmith
River in South Africa
important as part of the Tugela-Vaal Water Transfer Scheme where water is transferred from the Tugela River basin to the Vaal River basin. The largemouth
Wilge_River
South African hunter, settler and diplomat (1834–1895)
orphaned as a teenager, and lived in native dress on the land near the Tugela River. His conversance with Zulu customs and language allowed his increasing
John_Robert_Dunn
Cliff of the Northern Drakensberg, South Africa
field hospital and supply depot at Rorke's Drift was created by the Tugela River with the Amphitheatre in the background. The real location of the battle
Amphitheatre_(Drakensberg)
Tributary of the Orange River, South Africa
Tugela-Vaal Water Transfer Scheme. The Tugela-Vaal Transfer Scheme was completed in 1974 to transfer from the Tugela River in KwaZulu Natal via canals, pipelines
Vaal_River
1816–1897 native state in southern Africa
extended along the coast of the Indian Ocean from the Tugela River in the south to the Pongola River in the north, centred on the present KwaZulu-Natal province
Zulu_Kingdom
Part of the Second Boer War (1899–1900)
forces under General Sir Redvers Buller on the Tugela River. After a failed attempt to cross the Tugela during Black Week, the British broke through on
Siege_of_Ladysmith
River in South Africa
The Bushman's River (Afrikaans: Boesmansrivier) is an east to north-easterly flowing tributary of the Tugela River, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South
Bushman's_River
1856 battle between Zulu factions
kingdom's border along the bank of the lower Tugela River, the latter filled by the seasonal rains that swelled the river into a torrent. Mbuyazi had his warriors
Battle_of_Ndondakusuka
1879 battle of the Anglo-Zulu War
the Tugela River and another company of sailors and two companies of the 99th Regiment were left in Fort Tenedos, on the northern bank of Tugela. From
Battle_of_Inyezane
British colonial war in 1879
commenced crossing the Buffalo River into Zululand. Three columns were to invade Zululand, from the Lower Drift of the Tugela River (No. 1 Column under Colonel
Anglo-Zulu_War
Province in South Africa
ancient granite running southward from Eswatini. The area's largest river, the Tugela, flows west to east across the center of the province. The coastal
KwaZulu-Natal
River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Buffalo River (Zulu: uMzinyathi; Afrikaans: Buffelsrivier) is the largest tributary of the Tugela River in South Africa. With a total length of 426 km
Buffalo_River_(KwaZulu-Natal)
1839 - 1843 country in Southern Africa
the amaZulu clan of Nguni people settled in the region north of the Tugela River. Under chief Shaka, the clan became the Zulu Kingdom, and between 1818
Natalia_Republic
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
on the southern bank of the Tugela River on the R103 road. The original settlement was contained within a loop on the river, but it subsequently expanded
Colenso,_South_Africa
for "river" (often tautologically the English term "river" is added to the name). The Zulu / Xhosa word amanzi (water) also forms part of some river names
List of rivers of South Africa
List_of_rivers_of_South_Africa
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Tugela Ferry is a town on the northern bank of the Tugela River, in central KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. During the apartheid era it formed part of the
Tugela_Ferry
Major river in southern Africa
longer be supported economically by alternative schemes such as the Tugela River-Vaal River pumped storage scheme, which used the Sterkfontein Dam, located
Orange_River
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Little Bushmans River. It is also on the main Durban - Johannesburg railway line some 160 km north of Durban and 25 km south of the Tugela River crossing. In
Estcourt
River in South Africa
The Klip River is a main tributary of the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The river originates on the west side of KwaZulu-Natal, initially
Klip_River_(KwaZulu-Natal)
South African trade unionist and activist
AWG Champion (4 December 1893, near the Tugela River mouth KwaZulu-Natal – 1975), was a South African trade unionist, activist, writer and public intellectual
AWG_Champion
1900 battle of the Second Boer War
besieged in Ladysmith. The Boers under General Louis Botha held the Tugela River against him. Although Botha's men were outnumbered, they were mostly
Battle_of_Spion_Kop
Military unit
arriving just south of the river Tugela. Buller launched his first major offensive against the Boer lines across the Tugela river on 15 December 1899 and
South_African_Light_Horse
1838 Zulu killing of Boers in present-day South Africa
voortrekkers the land between the Tugela River and Port St. Johns. This event eventually led to the Battle of Blood River and the eventual defeat and downfall
Piet Retief Delegation massacre
Piet_Retief_Delegation_massacre
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Winterton is a small town on the banks of the Tugela River in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in
Winterton,_South_Africa
Mountain range in South Africa
many mountain streams and rivers, including the sources of the Orange River, southern Africa's longest, and the Tugela River.[citation needed] These mountains
Drakensberg
Dark background asteroid
Observatory in Johannesburg. The asteroid was named for the Tugela River in western South Africa. Tugela is a non-family asteroid from the main belt's background
1323_Tugela
South African politician (1798–1853)
abandoned his trek towards the Modderrivier and made haste to the Klein-Tugela River in Natal when he was summoned to lead the Voortrekkers, who were there
Andries_Pretorius
Mountain in South Africa
to the north of the Spioenkop Dam, a reservoir for the waters of the Tugela River. This mountain has historical significance. Its hilltop was the site
Spion_Kop_(mountain)
Zulu–Boer War in 1838, the battle of the Great Trek
on the Tugela River as the border between Zululand and the Republic of Natalia. Popular Afrikaner interpretations of the Battle of Blood River (bolstered
Battle_of_Blood_River
north-easterly direction, passing the village of Frere, until it joins the Tugela River. The river and its tributaries are mostly undammed, though limited irrigation
Bloukrans River (KwaZulu-Natal)
Bloukrans_River_(KwaZulu-Natal)
Tugela River Mearns Dam Mooi River Ntshingwayo Dam Ngagane River Spioenkop Dam Tugela River Wagendrift Dam Boesmans River Woodstock Dam Tugela River Zaaihoek
Thukela_Water_Management_Area
Topics referred to by the same term
Tugela is a river in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa Tugela may also refer to: Tugela (horse), a racehorse Tugela, KwaZulu-Natal, a town in South
Tugela_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Mooi River may refer to: Mooi River (Vaal), a tributary of the Vaal Mooi River (Tugela), a tributary of the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal Mooi River (town)
Mooi_River
Mountain range in Lesotho
rivers in South Africa, the Orange River, known as Senqu in Lesotho, and the Tugela River, are in these mountains. Tributaries of the Caledon River,
Maloti_Mountains
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
manufacturer in South Africa.[citation needed] The Tugela River flows through Mandeni and the mouth of the river is 10 km from the town center. On 28 and 27
Mandeni
River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
ISBN 9781849046817. The Geology of Vryheid Thukela WMA 7 Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Tugela" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 27 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press
Blood_River
1899 battle of the Second Boer War
but in the face of a large British army, they had retired north of the Tugela River at Colenso and dug in there, blocking the road and railway line to Ladysmith
Second_Battle_of_Colenso
1st prime minister of South Africa from 1910 to 1919
abilities again at Belfast-Dalmanutha. After one of the battles at the Tugela River, Botha granted a twenty-four-hour armistice to General Buller to enable
Louis_Botha
Dam in Free State
of the Tugela-Vaal Water Project and the Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme, and located on the Nuwejaarspruit, a tributary of the Wilge River in the upper
Sterkfontein_Dam
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bergville (formerly known as Ntenjwa) is a town with a rich history. The area was formerly known as Ntenjwa (eMangwaneni). The land was taken by the Hlongwane
Bergville
Species of succulent
tukhelensis, or Tugela gasteria, is a species of succulent plant native to the Tugela River valley in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The Tugela gasteria
Gasteria_tukhelensis
Natural disaster in South Africa
entirely destroyed. The floods also wrecked fields. Flooding of the Tugela River near the township of Mandini caused the loss of the John Ross Bridge
1987_South_Africa_floods
Topics referred to by the same term
Klip River may refer to: Klip River (Gauteng), a river tributary of the Vaal in South Africa Klip River (KwaZulu-Natal), a tributary of the Tugela in South
Klip_River
Nguni royal family
almost as far as Nkandla forest, winding up between the Mhlathuze and Tugela Rivers and finally overflowing into Natal. After separating from his brethren
Qwabe
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Tugela River mouth was known as St. Lucia. Later, in 1575, the Tugela River was named Tugela. On 13 December 1575, the day of the feast of Saint Lucy, Manuel
St_Lucia,_South_Africa
Major offensive of the Second Boer War
reinforcements arriving that same month, the Boers retreated to the Tugela River. Multiple attempts were made by Buller to relieve Ladysmith, but to no
Northern_Natal_Offensive
Dam in KwaZulu-Natal
Spioenkop Dam impounds the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal. It is located within a nature reserve by the same name. The dam was commissioned in 1972, has
Spioenkop_Dam
Species of fish
The Tugela labeo (Labeo rubromaculatus) is a South African species of freshwater cyprinid fish. The fish is endemic to the Tugela River system in South
Tugela_labeo
Battle of the Anglo-Zulu War
Pearson had led No. 1 Column of the British invasion force across the Tugela River to establish an advanced base at Eshowe. Having set up a base at a deserted
Battle_of_Gingindlovu
River - Zimbabwe Swakop River - Namibia Tugela - South Africa Umfolozi River - South Africa Black Umfolozi River - South Africa White Umfolozi River -
List_of_rivers_of_Africa
Topics referred to by the same term
surrounding the palace Sans Souci, KwaZulu-Natal, a settlement near the lower Tugela River Sans Souci, Arkansas, an unincorporated community in Mississippi County
Sans_Souci
1899–1902 war in South Africa
where 21,000 British troops, commanded by Buller, attempted to cross the Tugela River to relieve Ladysmith, where 8,000 Transvaal Boers under the command of
Second_Boer_War
1879 Anglo-Zulu War battle
Column with orders to stay on the defensive near the Middle Drift of the Tugela River. Because of the urgency required to accomplish their scheme, Bartle Frere
Battle_of_Isandlwana
sections for two bridges, one of five spans and one of two, over the Tugela River in South Africa, at Colenso and Frere respectively. These replaced earlier
Patent_Shaft
Topics referred to by the same term
Bloukrans River (Grahamstown), tributary of the Kowie River, near Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Bloukrans River (KwaZulu-Natal), tributary of the Tugela River
Bloukrans_River
Ruler of the Zulu Kingdom from 1840 to 1872
developed factions of followers. Mpande ceded territory to Mbuyazi on the Tugela River, where he and his followers settled. Mbuyazi also cultivated support
Mpande_kaSenzangakhona
Armored train ambush during the Second Boer War
British defenses. Boer forces under Louis Botha advanced south from the Tugela River, and moved to occupy Weenen. On 15 November, Colonel Long organized a
Battle_of_Chieveley
1836–1852 Boer migrations away from the British Cape Colony
laager camp at the mouth of the Mvoti River, they proceeded on horseback, but were halted by a flooded Tugela River and forced to return to the laager.
Great_Trek
Afrikaner pioneer and leader (1797–1838)
23 September 1838(1838-09-23) (aged 41) Sooilaer (Maritzdam), Klein-Tugela river Resting place Reburied near Blaauwkranz monument 28°51′02″S 29°50′34″E
Gerrit_Maritz
Species of fish
found in southern Africa from the Limpopo River, Incomati River, Usutu River, Tugela River, and the Zambezi River systems. Roux, F.; Hoffman, A., Bills,
Leaden_labeo
British colony from 1843 to 1910
province, with the north-eastern boundaries being formed by the Tugela and Buffalo rivers beyond which lay the independent Kingdom of Zululand (kwaZulu
Colony_of_Natal
Carolina Commando commander (1861–1900)
Schalk Willem Burger to recapture the strategic hilltop Spionkop near the Tugela River occupied by the British. He invited his soldiers to storm Spioenkop with
Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861–1900)
Hendrik_Frederik_Prinsloo_(1861–1900)
History of the Kingdom of Eswatini from precolonial times to the present
were by that point far from their initial home base, fighting along the Tugela River. The British had their own concerns about Swaziland. They suspected that
History_of_Eswatini
Species of fish
freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. This fish is found in the Tugela River System in South Africa, as well as in the Umzimkulu, Umfolozi and the
Scaly_yellowfish
Provincial route in South Africa
R616 road. Just after the Bergville town centre, the R74 crosses the Tugela River. From Bergville, the R74 continues south-east for 20 kilometres to meet
R74_(South_Africa)
South African navy frigates
forces for the possession of the hill on the banks of the Thukela (Tugela) River in what is now KwaZulu-Natal. Spioenkop hill marks the site of one of
Valour-class_frigate
1964 film by Cy Endfield
for the British field hospital and supply depot was created near the Tugela River with the Amphitheatre in the background. The real location of the battle
Zulu_(1964_film)
National park in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Mont-Aux-Sources peak where the Orange and Tugela rivers have their source, and the 948-metre (3,110 ft) Tugela Falls. A distinctive rock feature and popular
Royal_Natal_National_Park
by Robert Biggar and rebel Zulus, successfully destroying them at the Tugela River in 1838. In 1840, Mpande allied with the Boers and moved against his
Nongalaza_KaNondela
Tenedos was a large earth-walled fort constructed on the Zulu side of the Tugela River in January 1879, opposite Fort Pearson, to support the British at the
Fort_Tenedos
Botanists and horticulturists based in South Africa
accounts. They were murdered and their bodies were disposed of in the Tugela River. Rod's remains were recovered in February 2018 and identified through
Murder of Rod and Rachel Saunders
Murder_of_Rod_and_Rachel_Saunders
1899 skirmish in Natal, South Africa
could take the town. These forces then moved to Estcourt, leaving the Tugela River undefended, allowing the Boers to set up defensive positions there. Conan
First_Battle_of_Colenso
Bridges accommodating both road & railway
31 March 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2025. "BRIDGES KZN - Stanger to Tugela River". kznpr.co.za. Retrieved 1 December 2025. "Bridging the Limpopo". The
List_of_road-rail_bridges
Dam in Free State & KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Kilburn Dam. Since the Driekloof Dam/Sterkfontein Dam also forms part of the Tugela-Vaal Water Project some of the water pumped to Driekloof Dam might end up
Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme
Drakensberg_Pumped_Storage_Scheme
Species of flowering plant
KwaZulu-Natal. The species has a range of 1900 km2 and occurs from the Tugela River mouth to St Lucia. The species is threatened by development and the establishment
Dierama_sertum
Isolated hill in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa
(6 mi) due east of Rorke's Drift, a ford on the Buffalo River, a tributary of the Tugela River. Battle of Isandlwana List of mountains in South Africa
Isandlwana
1899 battle of the Second Boer War
by the Tugela River. Northern Natal was surrounded on three sides by Boer territory. Although advised to deploy his force south of the Tugela, White rejected
Battle_of_Ladysmith
South Africa's third-largest protected area, spanning 280 km of coastline
Tugela River mouth was known as St. Lucia. Later, in 1575, the Tugela River was named Tugela. On 13 December 1575, the day of the feast of Saint Lucy, Manuel
ISimangaliso_Wetland_Park
Anglican diocese in South Africa
of Natal, South Africa, the diocese has its northern boundary at the Tugela River. The episcopal leader of the diocese is the bishop of Natal. The history
Diocese_of_Natal
National road in South Africa
provided, before the N3 heads in the direction of Ladysmith (crossing the Tugela River). The N3 bypasses Ladysmith to the west, with the N11 providing access
N3_(South_Africa)
Mthethwa King and mentor of Shaka Zulu (c. 1760–1817)
buried in his kraal. Dingiswayo's grave is on the north bank of the Tugela River, in KheKheKhe's kraal.[citation needed] The Mthethwa forces were defeated
Dingiswayo
Zuid Afrikaanse Boervolk The colony of Zululand lay to the north of the Tugela River (today Thukela) and was annexed to Natal in 1887. Its tribal territories
Vehicle registration plates of South Africa
Vehicle_registration_plates_of_South_Africa
Locomotive wheel arrangement
contractors for the construction of the North Coast line from Verulam to the Tugela River, acquired two 2-6-0 tender locomotives as construction engines. Upon
2-6-0
British Army general (1841–1912)
Buller now devised a plan to launch a two pronged offensive across the Tugela River and therefore ordered General Warren to lead the main force across at
John_Talbot_Coke
British Army doctor
cities throughout Britain. In 1879, he was with the troops that crossed Tugela River into the Zulu kingdom. Outmanoeuvred by King Cetshwayo, the troops were
Peter Shepherd (British Army officer)
Peter_Shepherd_(British_Army_officer)
Genus of lizards
Cape to central KwaZulu-Natal provinces, between Gilboa Forest and the Tugela River. These inhabit a wide range of habitat and contain the plesiomorphic
Bradypodion
brothers (as they are known) were Richard Blake Woodward (1848 – c. 1905, Tugela River?) and John Deverell Stewart Woodward (1849 – c.1905), who were English
Woodward_brothers
British army officer and archaeologist (1840–1927)
attempted relief of Ladysmith, which was a west flanking movement over the Tugela River. At the Battle of Spion Kop, on 23–24 January 1900, he had operational
Charles_Warren
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
who was known as Mbophe's son, even though it is believed he died near Tugela river. With its dramatic silhouette, in the shape of an old woman or witch
Mkuze
South African irrigation project
The Tugela Vaal water Transfer Scheme is an irrigation project developed in the Drakensberg mountains at the Oliviershoek Pass in South Africa. The project
Tugela_Vaal_Transfer_Scheme
German naturalist, collector and apothecary
South America, never visiting South Africa. Gueinzius settled on the Tugela River and supplied the medical needs of the Zulu chief Mpande (Dingaan's half-brother)
Wilhelm_Gueinzius
Species of pufferfish
marine species known only from South Africa, where it occurs near the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal. However, its taxonomic validity is unclear: FishBase
Torquigener_marleyi
Sublist of the List of marine fishes of South Africa
butterflyfish, Chaetodon trifascialis Quoy and Gaimard, 1825 (Red Sea south to Tugela River) Purple butterflyfish or melon butterflyfish, Chaetodon trifasciatus
List of marine bony fishes of South Africa
List_of_marine_bony_fishes_of_South_Africa
Natural reserve
KZN Wildlife and is on the southern bank of the Tugela River and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the river's mouth. Wildlife species include zebra, bushbuck
Harold_Johnson_Nature_Reserve
Irish infantry regiment of the British Army
Brigade (known as the Irish Brigade) who crossed the wrong part of the Tugela River and suffered heavy casualties in the process. The battle was a defeat
Royal_Dublin_Fusiliers
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