Episode 3 of 3
Nongqawuse's Vision
- When
- April 1856
- Where
- River where spirits appeared
In April 1856, Nongqawuse heard unearthly noises interpreted as orders to kill cattle.
Two girls, including Nongqawuse, went to scare birds. Nongqawuse heard noises in the river, interpreted by her uncle as orders to kill more cattle. This event initiated the mass destruction of livestock.
Sources
- History of the Cape Colony from 1806 to 1870 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
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