Bambatha Rebellion

When

1906

Kind

Rebellion

Coordinates

29.58° S, 30.42° E

Description

Uprising in the colony of Natal, South Africa, in 1906, led by Bambatha, deposed chief of the Zondi tribe; often referred to as the poll tax rebellion

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1906 Zulu uprising in the colony of Natal

The Bambatha Rebellion was a 1906 uprising against colonial rule in the British colony of Natal led by the Zulu chief Bhambatha, who lived in the Mpanza Valley. It was sparked by unpopular taxation policies levied by the Natal colonial administration, which exacerbated ongoing economic crises.

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