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- Knobkerries commonly feature on national and other symbols in Southern Africa. In South Africa they feature on the South African Coat of Arms, though lying down symbolising peace. They are also depicted on the Order of Mendi for Bravery.
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Mar 8, 2024 · The enduring presence of knobkerries as walking sticks, ornamental pieces, and even as symbols on national and other emblems in Southern Africa illustrates the enduring impact and cultural resonance of this traditional weapon.
Knobkerries were an indispensable weapon of war both in Africa and abroad. In Africa, the weapon found particular use among Nguni peoples. Among the Zulu people they are known as iwisa.
Mar 8, 2017 · Our Constitution does not recognise the “right to bear arms”. Notwithstanding this, it is common to see striking employees carrying traditional weapons (loosely interpreted to include pangas, spears, knobkerries, sjamboks, clubs and sticks) during a strike.
May 23, 1991 · While the government has cracked down on weapons in general, the Zulus have been allowed to retain their short stabbing spears, or assegais, along with knobkerries (clubs with heavy round balls...
It is this wood that was used to make the deadly Knobkerrie (Iwisa) that was used with deadly velocity by the Zulus against Queen Victoria’s troops in 1879, its roots with the San, later the Nguni.
Knobkerries were an indispensable weapon of war both in Africa and abroad. In Africa, the weapon found particular use among Nguni peoples. Among the Zulu people they are known as iwisa.
