Observations arising from Rycroft's study of the praises of Dingane

Abstract

Dingane's praises confirm the general view of him as sly and treacherous. The praises which he has in common with Shaka and which Shaka has in common with Phakathwayo illuminate the tradition as well as the characters. James Stuart deserves recognition not only for his collections and collations of Zulu praises, but also for his transcriptions as records of oral performances.