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In [[1906]] the so-called [[Bhambhata rebellion]] broke out. After the rebellion had been put down, Dinuzulu was accused of giving orders to Bhambhata to start the rebellion and was put on trial for [[treason]]. | In [[1906]] the so-called [[Bhambhata rebellion]] broke out. After the rebellion had been put down, Dinuzulu was accused of giving orders to Bhambhata to start the rebellion and was put on trial for [[treason]]. | ||
Although he steadfastly protested his innocence, he was found guilty and sentenced to four years imprisonment in March, [[1908]]. Two years later an old friend of his, General [[Louis Botha]], became Prime Minister of the | Although he steadfastly protested his innocence, he was found guilty and sentenced to four years imprisonment in March, [[1908]]. Two years later an old friend of his, General [[Louis Botha]], became Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. Botha ordered that Dinuzulu be released and transported to the farm ''Uitkyk'' in the [[Transvaal]], where he died in [[1913]]. | ||
He was succeeded by his son [[Solomon kaDinuzulu]]. | He was succeeded by his son [[Solomon kaDinuzulu]]. | ||
== Statue == | == Statue == | ||
A statue of Dinuzulu will be erected next to the statue of General [[Louis Botha]], the first prime minister of the | A statue of Dinuzulu will be erected next to the statue of General [[Louis Botha]], the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa, at the corner of Berea Road and Warwick Avenue in [[Durban]]. | ||
== Wood Badge beads == | == Wood Badge beads == | ||
