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Massacre at Weenen
- When
- 17 February 1838
- Where
- Bushman River sites near Weenen
Zulu impis killed Voortrekkers, Khoikhoi, and Basuto at multiple sites near Weenen on 17 February 1838, following Retief's death.
After killing Retief's delegation, Dingane sent impis to attack remaining Voortrekkers camped at Doringkop, Bloukrans, Moordspruit, and Rensburgspruit along the Bushman River. The attacks resulted in 532–534 deaths, including 41 men, 56 women, 185 children, and 250+ Khoikhoi and Basuto.
Sources
- Weenen massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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