HLATIKHULU FOREST

'Hlatikulu Forest' is a forest in the Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, between Ingwavuma and the Pongola Gorge. The forest is also known as the 'Gwaliweni Forest'. It is the site of the murder of the Zulu king Dingane by Zulu Nyawo, Sambane and Nondawana. After being stabbed to death, Dingane was buried beneath a large fig tree. Three large stones were used to mark the grave.