What You Can Expect To See In KwaZulu Natal Mhlathuze Municipality
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The name Mhlathuze in KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa is derived from that of the river that meanders through the municipal area.
According to legend the uMhlathuze river was strong in current but was infested with crocodiles: Mhlati –jaw, Mthuzu – does not chew. In other words, the uMhlathuze river was like a jaw that could not chew.
Historical and other places of interest
Empangeni
Historical sites of Oyengweni, Fort Argyle and Cowards Bush; The Empangeni Art and Cultural History Museum (TEACH); Tuzi Gazi art gallery in Richards Bay.
Sites of first mission churches; Casino; Empangeni Art and Crafts Centre – variety of arts and crafts made by local communities; Empangeni Art and Cultural Museum – has regular temporary exhibitions and a permanent display including Zulu heritage art and the Harrison collection depicting pioneer sugar farmers; Empangeni Country Club –tennis, golf, bowls, squash or conferencing in beautiful surroundings;
Felix Mill – a village near Empangeni home to a labour force of one of the largest sugar mills in the country; Hunting and nature trail facilities and accommodation are offered by the Nayala and Mfuli game ranches; Jabulani Crafts – wonderful crafts made by physically handicapped persons are on sale; The attractive campus of the University of Zululand can be visited.
Richards Bay
Richards Bay Game Reserve – set up to protect lagoon animals formerly subject to intensive slaughtering, it features a prodigious number of birds and animals including hippos and crocodiles; Enseleni Game Reserve – a 295 ha reserve, whose name is isiZulu for ‘lair of the badger’ – mangroves, papyrus and many antelope species are some of the attractions; Lake Mzingazi; Reptile City; Tuzi Gazi Waterfront; safe beaches; Zulu cultural experiences; watersports; golf course. Visiting Durban
Museums and art galleries
The bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbour set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Richards, during the South African War of 1879.
Long before, the local populace knew the area as Echwenbeni.
A settlement sprang up around the port, now named after Richards. In 1828 a hotel and store were built. In 1906 Zululand Fisheries was founded and the first ox-wagon track to Empangeni was pioneered. Durban beach holiday
In February 1996 Richards Bay amalgamated with the neighbouring towns of Esikhawini, Enseleni and Vulindlela Empangeni is important to the Zulus, as this area was inhabited by the Nguni tribe and the Mthethwa. In 1851, the Norwegian Missionary Society established a station on the banks of the Mpangeni River.
The river was named after the profusion of mpange trees growing along its banks, and the settlement that formed around the station took the slightlyAnglicised name of the river.
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