SHAKA ZULU showing from... - The South African State Theatre

African Roots: Meet Shaka Zulu

Shaka Zulu's Bull Horn Formation Shaka Zulu's Bull Horn Formation was a revolutionary military tactic used to encircle and overwhelm enemy forces. The strategy involved three main components: the "horns," which flanked the enemy, the "chest," where the main force engaged, and the "loins," which acted as reserves. This maneuver allowed the Zulu army to trap opponents, rendering them unable to escape. Shaka’s innovation transformed warfare in southern Africa, ensuring his dominance and expansion o