Centuries-old Zulu tradition of Stick-Fighting is today helping

Nguni stick-fighting, traditionally called donga, or dlala ‘nduku, is a popular sporting activity among South Africans, especially herdsmen and the youth. According to SAHO, the origins of this indigenous sport within the Zulu community varies as some trace it to the times of Shaka Zulu and others to Amalandela, the son of Gumede, around 1670. Nonetheless,…

South African townships take stick-fighting tradition into new future, South Africa

Zulu people - Wikipedia

IN PICTURES Pride and power as Zulu men show off stick fighting skills

Traditional Nguni Stick Fighting Lives On In Today's South Africa

Zulu warrior hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

SA History Online on X: This article looks at the history of an indigenous Nguni sport known as Stick Fighting, which was popular in the Nguni ethnic group (Zulu). Read More

African Ceremonies: PASSAGES — Google Arts & Culture

InYo: Zulu Stick Fighting: Coetzee

Zulu Stick Fighting - A Socio Historical Overview

IN PICTURES Pride and power as Zulu men show off stick fighting skills