PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - As part of Freedom Day celebrations next month, the Van Plettenberg Historical Society will highlight a historic underdog story, shedding light on the Battle of Isandlwana.
Plettenberg Bay resident Andrew Rattray, a master storyteller, will recount the events of this bloody conflict between the invading British forces - armed with rifles and cannons - and Zulu warriors armed only with spears and shields. The Zulu warriors emerged victorious.
Growing up on the battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, Rattray spent many hours listening to these stories as a child and went on to tell the stories around the world. He will share them with Plett locals and visitors on 27 April at the Burnt Orange at the Plettenberg Bay Angling Club.
He is expected to explain how this battle was won, give insight into the brave warriors and Zulu chieftains who fought and died in defence of their king and country, as well as those on the British side, thousands of miles from home.
Tickets can be purchased online via Quicket or at Barney's Kiosk at Market Square Shopping Centre.
For more information, contact Swimmer via email or 082 452 1799.
Read more in this week's edition of Knysna-Plett Herald.
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