The Fall of Bapedi of the Northeastern Transvaal

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Title:	The Fall of Bapedi of the Northeastern Transvaal
Author:	Smith, K.W.
Year:	1969
Periodical:	The Journal of African History
Volume:	10
Issue:	2
Pages:	237-252
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	Transvaal South Africa
Subjects:	Pedi history traditional polities History and Exploration
External link:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/179513
Abstract:	The appearance on the scene of the dreaded Matabele shortly after the death of the great Bapedi chief Thulare marked the beginning of a long struggle by the Bapedi to maintain their identity and independence. Under Thulare's son Sekwati the tribe was able to repulse attacks by the Boers, Zulus and Swazis. When in 1861 Sekhukhune succeeded to the chieftainship his attempts at expanding Bapedi influence caused the South African Republic to declare war in 1876. After the annexation of the Transvaal by Great Britain, Sekhukhune resumed his empire building, and in March 1878 the Bapedi went on the warpath. The struggle ended with the defeat of the Bapedi at the hands of Sir Garnet Wolseley's expeditionary force in November 1879. Notes, figures.