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	Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Eshowe's name is said to be inspired by the sound of wind blowing through the more than 4 km² of the indigenous Dhlinza Forest, the most important and striking feature of the town.
		In 1887 Eshowe became the capital of Zululand and was officially declared a township in 1891.
		Eshowe served as the seat of the first Black Diocesan Bishops in South Africa, of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Church.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eshowe (379 words)

	The Eshowe B&B, Accommodation at in the Zululand Birding Route
		Eshowe is approximately 1½ hrs drive north of Durban.
		Eshowe is less than one hour from Richards Bay and Mtunzini, where unique eastern sub-tropical estuarine habitats support massive wader populations, wetland birds and specials such as Palmnut Vulture and Mangrove Kingfisher.
		Eshowe is the ideal springboard to visit the wellknown Ngoye forest (±1 hr), which has the only Green Barbet population in southern Africa.
	www.zbr.co.za /accommodation/eshowe-bb.htm (304 words)

	Shakaland and Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal - Attractions, Visitor Information and Accommodation
		Eshowe - now a cosy country town with less than 20,000 inhabitants - once was the capital of Zululand.
		Eshowe became the administrative centre of the region and got in 1883 an additional fort,
		An oasis amidst the seemingly endless sugar cane fields surrounding Eshowe is the 250 hectare Dlinza Forest Reserve west of the town centre.
	www.southafrica-travel.net /kwazulu/eshowe_info.htm (321 words)

	Zululand EcoAdventures - About Eshowe
		Eshowe, A place of diversity, "A City Set on a Hill", is situated close to the Capitals of the old Zulu kingdoms.
		Eshowe was the name of Khondlo’s homestead which was located near the iNwaku stream, which flows into the Amatikulu river about 6 km away from the town towards Ntumeni.
		Shortly thereafter, Eshowe was officially selected by the British as the post-war Capital of Zululand.The fascinating cross —cultural history of the area is told at the Zululand Historical Museum.
	www.eshowe.com /article/articlestatic/43/1/11 (983 words)

	Zululand Adventures : About Eshowe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Eshowe, "A City Set on a Hill", is situated close to the Capitals of the old Zulu kingdoms.
		Eshowe was the first British Capital of Zululand during its time as a separate British colony (1887 - 1897).
		Eshowe winters are warm, with day-time temperatures up to 23 degrees centigrade and nights just slightly chilly.
	www.tourism-kzn.org /providers/zuluadv/eshowe.html (347 words)

	Eshowe
		The oldest town in Zululand and situated around the Dlinza indigenous forest, Eshowe derives its name from the tranquil, whispering breezes blowing through the trees.
		The Norwegian missionary-settlers established the KwaMondi Mission in 1860, around which Fort Eshowe was built and where the force of Colonel Pearston was besieged for 10 weeks in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
		Eshowe was in 1887 proclaimed a magistracy and capital - when Britain annexed Zululand.
	battlefields.kzn.org.za /battlefields/about/10.html (119 words)

	South Africa Family Travel Guide: Eshowe \| kids can travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Eshowe is located south of Melmoth on the R66.
		Eshowe is a 4.5 hour drive from Johannesburg, 3 hours from Durban and less than 1 hour from Richards Bay.
		While Eshowe sits above the humidity, a visit to the surrounding area in summer, December to February, is literally unbearable.
	www.kidscantravel.com /familyguide/plan/destination/eshowe/idea/print.html (320 words)

	History Eshowe Parish
		At the time when Eshowe was still part of the Natal Vicariate, a priest from Mbongolwane used to travel to Eshowe to celebrate Mass for the small community of Catholics.
		The Holy Childhood Convent School in Eshowe was one of the first Catholic schools in the country to start racially integrated classes in 1977, in spite of heavy government pressure.
		Parish Priests of the Cathedral Parish of Eshowe
	www.christusrex.org /www1/gtl/eshowe/phstesho.htm (2512 words)

	Welcome to South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		South of Eshowe, north of the Nyezane river.
		This was the centre of Eshowe at the turn of the century.
		In the Eshowe area of Zululand.The route starts at Eshowe and descends into the Umhlatuze River Valley along Old Wagon Trails and paths, to the Waterfall at Matshemhlope and returns to Eshowe.
	www.southafrica.net /index.cfm?SitePageID=72&PlaceID=354 (1311 words)

	ESHOWE, KwaZulu Natal
		The sound of wind blowing through the forest is thought to have inspired Eshowe’s name, although it is more likely named after the isiZulu word ‘ishongwe’, which refers to the prevalence of milkbush shrubs in the area.
		Eshowe’s position on a plateau earned it the status of capital of Zululand when it was annexed by the British in 1887 and the ‘Beau Geste’ type of fort, which now houses the Zululand Historical Museum, is one of the sites in Eshowe that forms part of the Battlefields Route.
		Eshowe no longer retains this status but its location protects it from the sub-tropical humidity that affects this region and has made it a popular holiday destination for centuries - initially with Zulu kings and today with holiday makers - to escape the heat at the coast.
	www.sa-venues.com /attractionskzn/eshowe.htm (308 words)

	Umlalazi
		Eshowe houses a historical fort dating to the Anglo-Zulu war as well as the renowned Vukani Arts and Crafts museum.
		The uMlalazi Municipality amalgamated the towns Eshowe, Mtunzini and Gingindlovu in December 2000.
		Phobane Lake (14km in length) is situated approximately 12 km from Eshowe.
	www.umlalazi.org.za (255 words)

	Eshowe High School
		The Eshowe High School buildings are situated in a tree covered garden.
		Eshowe High is a small co-educational secondary school of around 650 learners set in magnificent surrounds and with excellent facilities.
		The school is more than 100 years old, having had its beginnings with the Eshowe Junior School in 1896.
	www.eshowehigh.org.za (83 words)

	Routes Travel Info Portal: Eshowe
		Eshowe gets its name from a shrub (Xysmalobium) which is called in Zulu by the name of Ishowe or Ishongwe
		He gave permission to the Norwegian Mission to establish a mission, which was called Kwamondi, derived from the first name of the missionary, Ommund Ofterbo.
		In 1887 Eshowe became the capiteal of the then Zululand.
	www.routes.co.za /kn/eshowe (150 words)

	Eshowe Provincial Hospital
		Its predecessor, the Queen Victoria Hospital served the inhabitants of the town and the surrounding areas from the late 1890s and was run by predominantly part-time medical staff and a team of nurses until the opening of the “new” facility.
		The fact that the present 460 bed hospital has, with relatively minor modifications, adequately served a largely rural population (estimated to be around 300 000 today) over almost five decades is a tribute to the planners who conceived the upgraded facility in the middle of the last century.
		Vision: At Eshowe hospital, we strive to provide optimum health care services to all citizens of this area, and to create well-being through committed leadership.
	www.kznhealth.gov.za /eshowehospital.htm (194 words)

	Eshowe Zululand Tourism Kwa Zulu Natal Accommodation, Location, Amenities and Attractions - Stay in South Africa for ...
		Eshowe is at an altitude of 500m and is thus an escape from the heat and humidity of the coastal plain.
		To his surprise, the force was besieged for ten weeks by a Zulu warrior named Dabulamanzi until it was relieved, whereupon the Zulus razed the station.
		At the end of the war, the British chose Eshowe as the capital of Zululand and erected administrative offices and a small fort.
	www.warthog.co.za /dedt/tourism/zululand/towns/eshowe.htm (1154 words)

	Backpacker Hostel Eshowe St Lucia Zululand
		Eshowe is rich with historical and cultural attractions.
		The founder of the Zulu nation, Shaka, and his three successors had their royal kraals in the Eshowe area.
		Zulus are increasingly adopting western ways, but the roots of their beliefs remain - the legends, myths, ceremonies and Ubuntu, the spirit of family and community.
	www.alternativeroute.net /html/zululand.htm (988 words)

	DIOCESE OF ESHOWE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		On 11 December 1923 it was raised to the status of a Vicariate under the title of “Vicariate Apostolic of Eshowe”.
		With the establishment of the Hierarchy in South Africa it became the Diocese of Eshowe on the 11 January 1951.
		Concecrated Titular Bishop of Germanicopolos and second Vicar Apostolic of Eshowe 14 September 1947.
	www.sacbc.org.za /durban_diocese_eshowe.htm (243 words)

	IFP Election Speeches - 19 May 1999 - Eshowe Election Rally
		Eshowe is a very special place in the history of our land and quite a lot of chapters of our history took place in Eshowe.
		I know that as I come to Eshowe, I am meeting with people who share an understanding with the IFP of what South Africa needs.
		The people of Eshowe know that a vote for the IFP, is a vote for the people.
	www.ifp.org.za /Archive/Speeches/990519sp.htm (3561 words)

	Eshowe Zululand: Kwa-Zulu Natal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Eshowe South Africa l Shakaland in Zululand l Zulu cultural village
		Eshowe is an attractive, historical town, the oldest in Zululand and once the headquarters of the Zulu king, Cetshwayo.
		This moderate trail, taking some 3 hours, winds through beautiful countryside and is about 45 km from Eshowe.
	www.24-8cybertravel.com /destinations/townkzn.asp?tid=57 (221 words)

	Zululand Birding Route - Eshowe Conservancy Weekend 2000
		Our convoy of four-wheeled drive's left Eshowe at 06h00, by the time we arrived in the Ongoye area, the wind had picked up and it was fairly cloudy, not ideal birding conditions.
		Then it was on to Lois Gunter's (Eshowe Entumeni Conservancy Chairman) Dreadnought farm for a walk up a trail through riparian forest to a waterfall.
		The Eshowe Entumeni Conservancy Weekend is held during the first weekend of November each year.
	www.birding.co.za /zulubird/news1.htm (1169 words)

	Eshowe South Africa - Simunye - A zulu dream to live
		Eshowe South Africa - Simunye - A zulu dream to live
		Simunye is a traditional Zulu village located 10 miles east of Melmoth and Eshowe.
		It's located in a very nice landscape with glowing hills, with a few valleys where the rivers still run wild.
	www.globosapiens.net /travel-information/Eshowe-1052.html (467 words)

	Eshowe,Eshowe Hotels,Accommodation Eshowe,Drakensberg,Kwazulu Natal,South Africa
		Eshowe has an interesting history dating from 1860 when missionary settlers from Norway estabilished the KwaMondi Mission.
		Later Fort Eshowe was built around the mission and was the scene, during the Anglo-Zulu War, of forces under Colonel Pearston being beseiged for 10 weeks in 1879.
		The name KwaMondi was derived from the Zulu name given to Ommund C Oftebro, the first pastor of the Norwegian Mission.
	www.cybercapetown.com /Drakensberg/Eshowe (518 words)

	Zululand Backpackers' Lodge - Eshowe, South Africa
		Eshowe "A City Set on a Hill” is situated close to the Capitals of the old Zulu kingdoms and the birthplace of Zulu.
		Eshowe is situated around a 250 hectare indigenous coastal scarp forest.
		The activities however are wonderful, so definitely stay in Eshowe; just not at Zulu Backbackers.
	www.hostelz.com /hostel/1659-Zululand-Backpackers'-Lodge (663 words)

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	www.travellerspoint.com /hostels-de-ci-402.html (62 words)

	Siege of Eshowe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wagons crossing Amatikulu drift on the way to Eshowe
		February passed with no Zulu attack, save for sniping attacks and skirmishes between patrols.
		The laager was sited on a 300-foot ridge running roughly west-east.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Siege_of_Eshowe (1332 words)

	Eshowe and Empangeni, South Africa - Tourist Information and Accommodation
		If you are interested in the cultural background and the history of the Zulus, visit Eshowe.
		Visit the Zululand Historical Museum in Eshowe, which is hosted at FORT NONGQAYI.
		Zululand Historical Museum, Nonaquai Rd, PO Box 37, Eshowe 3815, South Africa, Tel: 035-4741141, Fax 035-4744733.
	www.suedafrika.net /kwazulu/te_shaka.htm (106 words)

	Siege of Eshowe - Anglo Zulu War of 1879 KwaZulu Natal South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Siege of Eshowe took place in February and March of 1879 after Col Pearson fortified the kwaMondi Mission at Eshowe after the news of Isandlwana reached him.
		On the same day of the Battle of Isandlwana, Colonel Charles Knight Pearson's No. 1 Column, working its way along the coast, repulsed a poorly coordinated attack by a Zulu impi at the Battle of Nyezane.
		The Zulus getting annoyed by his apparent impertinence tightened their grip on Eshowe so that Lord Chelmsford eventually had to organise a relief column to extricate Pearson.
	www.anglozuluwar.co.za /siege-of-eshowe.htm (261 words)

	Eshowe Radio Flyers Club Page
		During the 1950's a large number of young men and boys regularly flew control line aeroplanes each weekend on the King George V Oval.
		Interest waned and up till the mid 1970's the only flying was done by youngsters with baby bees and control-line planes.
		The birth of the Eshowe radio Flyers came about in 1988 when Jas van Wyk (a radio technician with the SAP), realising that there were a number of aeroplanes buzzing around the sky, placed an advert in the local paper inviting all enthusiasts to form a club.
	home.telkomsa.net /gdebeer/Erfclubpage.html (371 words)

	Eshowe Hostels: Book a cheap hostel in Eshowe, South Africa with no booking fees!
		Eshowe Hostels: Book a cheap hostel in Eshowe, South Africa with no booking fees!
		Below is a selection of hostels in Eshowe.
		Eshowe is one of over 2000 destinations worldwide available on HostelBookers.
	www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/south-africa/eshowe (104 words)

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