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King Mzilikazi Festival Draws Crowds Near Bulawayo
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A large cultural gathering at Mhlahlandlela honoured King Mzilikazi and the heritage of the Ndebele nation.

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Published 06 Sept, 2026

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King Mzilikazi Festival Draws Crowds Near Bulawayo
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What happened\n\nSunday News reports that community members, traditional groups, public officials and visitors gathered at Mhlahlandlela outside Bulawayo on Saturday for music, dance and remembrance marking 158 years since King Mzilikazi’s death. The gathering included participants from Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries.\n\n## Why it matters\n\nThe event supports cultural memory, identity, local creative groups and heritage tourism in Bulawayo and Matabeleland. It also gives younger people a public space to encounter regional history and living traditions.

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