Mgijima's Rebellion

Mgijima’s Rebellion was a 1913 uprising in South Africa, led by a church leader named William M. Mgijima. It involved the Imibizane people, descendants of southern African tribes, who protested against harsh government policies, land restrictions, and poor living conditions. They were demanding better treatment, land rights, and social justice. The rebellion was suppressed after clashes with colonial authorities, highlighting resistance to colonial and racial oppression during that period. It remains a significant moment in South Africa’s history of resistance against colonial rule and racial inequality.