KwaZulu

British

/ kwɑːˈzuːluː /

noun

(formerly) a Bantu homeland in South Africa, in Natal: abolished in 1993 and became part of the new province of KwaZulu-Natal in 1994. Capital: Ulundi

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"We need to remove this 'Natal'. This is KwaZulu, so I don't understand why we have this Natal," the king said.

From BBC

KwaZulu was classified as a "homeland", a semi-autonomous area reserved for ethnic Zulus, which existed within Natal province.

From BBC

But for some commentators, the call to name the province simply KwaZulu is an unpalatable reminder of Zulu nationalism and its potential dangers.

From BBC

Sunday’s rally coincided with that of the smaller opposition Inkatha Freedom Party, which has the populous KwaZulu Natal province as its stronghold and has committed to work with the main opposition.

From Seattle Times

Much of it took place in his home province of KwaZulu Natal, where he still enjoys significant support.

From BBC

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