The Mfecane, also known by the Sesotho names Difaqane or Lifaqane (all meaning "crushing," "scattering," "forced dispersal," or "forced migration"), [1] was a historical period of heightened …

Mfecane, series of Zulu and other Nguni wars and forced migrations of the second and third decades of the 19th century that changed the demographic, social, and political configuration …

Aug 31, 2018 · The word mfecane is derived from Xhosa terms: ukufaca "to become thin from hunger" and fetcani "starving intruders." In Zulu , the word means "crushing." Mfecane refers …

Nov 24, 2011 · The mfecane was caused by a number of inter-related factors including environmental and societal changes, as well as severe conflict and fear among the people of …

Nov 15, 2017 · The Mfecane (a Zulu word which translates to “the crushing”) or Difiqane (a Sotho word which translates to “forced removal) was a series of Nguni and other Zulu wars and …

The Mfecane was a time of wars and migrations in southern Africa in the early 1800s. The people involved belonged mainly to Zulu and other Nguni groups. Mfecane means “destruction” or …

Sep 20, 2024 · Mfecane, a term often translated as “the Crushing” or “the Scattering,” refers to a period of widespread upheaval, migration, and conflict that swept across Southern Africa …

Mar 6, 2020 · The Mfecane was a pivotal period in southern African history, characterised by widespread violence, displacement, and transformation. While it brought immense suffering to …

May 31, 2019 · The period was marked by massive migrations, sporadic raids and battles, and frequent periods of privation and famine for many people in the region. This ‘mfecane’ has …

The so-called ‘mfecane’ has been explained in many ways by historians, but never adequately. Julian Cobbing has absolved the Zulu of culpability for ongoing regional conflicts, but his work …