The Day of Reconciliation is important in South Africa for two reasons. First, it commemorates the Battle of Blood River, which took place on 16 December 1838 between the Zulus and the Voortrekkers.

President Cyril Ramaphosa made this statement, referencing the Zulu warriors that fought at the Battle of Blood river, during his speech at the Reconciliation Day celebration at Bergville. Afrikaners ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa made this statement, referencing the Zulu warriors that fought at the Battle of Blood river, during his speech at the Reconciliation Day celebration at Bergville. Afrikaners ...