The Xhosa Wars (also known as the Cape Frontier Wars or the Kaffir Wars[1]) were a series of nine wars (from 1779 to 1879) between the Xhosa Kingdom and the British Empire as well as Trekboers in what is now the Eastern Cape in South Africa. These events were the longest-running military resistance against European colonialism in Africa. [a][3]

The use of various types of the assegai was widespread all over Africa and it was the most common weapon used before the introduction of firearms. The Zulu, Xhosa, and other Nguni tribes of South Africa were renowned for their use of the assegai.

Jan 10, 2020 · Among the notable African weapons used are spears, bows, shields, arrows, and swords for some communities. Discover the most terrifying African weapons of all time here. When talking about African weaponry, most will point to the Zulu Assegai or the Maasai spear.

Mar 21, 2011 · The Colonial force invaded Xhosa territory following the ambush of a patrol sent to arrest a Xhosa accused of stealing an axe. The Xhosas retaliated by invading the Colony and carrying off large numbers of cattle.

Oct 24, 2024 · The Xhosa Wars significantly influenced the military tactics employed by the Trekboers (Afrikaner settlers) as they engaged in conflicts with the Xhosa and navigated their relationship with British colonial authorities.

Mar 29, 2019 · In southern Africa spears, also known as assegais, were the principle weapon of most of the groups, except the Venda. Different types of spears were used for battles, hunting and even fishing. Battle spears were the most popular as they were used for attack and defence.

Dec 6, 2012 · Between 1818 and 1853, South Africa's Cape Colony was engaged in four wars against the neighbouring Xhosa polities. (For general histories of the Cape frontier wars, see John Milton, 1983, and Noel Mostert, 1992.)

In the wars against the British and colonial troops, two Xhosa chiefs, Sandile and Maqoma, emerged as strong leaders. After both had been defeated, Xhosa resistance crumbled and by the early 1880s, the last of the Nguni chiefdoms had been brought under colonial rule.

The Xhosa people(/ ˈ k ɔː s ə / KAW-sə, / ˈ k oʊ s ə / KOH-sə; [2] [3] [4] Xhosa pronunciation: [kǁʰɔ́ːsa] ⓘ) are a Bantu ethnic group and tribe that originated in Southern African or migrated over centuries into Southern Africa eventually settled in South Africa South Africa.They are the second largest ethnic group in South Africa and are native speakers of the isiXhosa language.

The Xhosa Wars, also known as the Cape Frontier Wars and Gaika Wars, were a series of nine wars between the Xhosa people and European settlers, from 1779 to 1879 in what is now the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The wars saw the beginning …