Shaka Day, noun phrase

/ˈʃɑːkə deɪ/
Forms:
Also King Shaka Day, Shaka’s Day.
Origin:
Named after Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as uShaka or Shaka Zulu (c1787–1828), considered the founder of the Zulu nation.
The 24th of September, traditionally commemorated as the anniversary of the death of King Shaka, formerly observed as a public holiday in the self-governing homeland of KwaZulu. Also attributive. See also Heritage Day.
1973 C. Legum, E. Clements, & R. Synge Africa Contemporary Record Vol.5 B 378In September the Paramount Chief commanded people to converge on Stanger for the Shaka Day celebrations, while [Chief Minister Gatsha] Buthelezi advised them to mark the occasion in their homes.
1978 L. Singer & R. Wood Peoples of Africa 194 (caption)On Shaka Day, Zulus in KwaZulu remember their glorious past.
1987 L. Dellatola in S. Afr. Panorama May 27On the 24th September every year, Shaka’s Day celebrations are held at King Shaka’s grave at Stanger.
1987 New Nation 23 July 9Since 1970, Shaka Day has been a public holiday in kwaZulu.
1992 Weekend Post 26 Sept. 16‘Strenuous efforts have been made..to prevent violence during the Shaka Day celebrations in KwaMashu,’ the ANC said.
1993 Africa S. & E. May 15Shaka fought against the occupation of our land by the whites. When we attend Shaka Day celebrations, we go as ANC members.
1994 E. Prov. Herald 8 Sept. 1Heritage Day, in which the various sectors of society could celebrate their cultures, would fall on September 24, which was also Shaka Day.
1996 S. Khumalo in Sowetan 30 Sept. 2 It was the first time since Shaka Day celebrations were revived by the then KwaZulu homeland that the ANC and IFP leadership shared the same platform.
2011 S. Hlongwane in dailymaverick.co.za 26 Sept.Lest you forget, in certain parts of the country, Heritage Day is still called Shaka Day.
2013 citizen.co.za 23 Sept. The day was formerly known as Shaka Day in commemoration of the legendary King Shaka Zulu, who is widely as the most influential leader of the history of the Zulu kingdom.
2013 ifp.org.za (DSAE Corpus) As we celebrate King Shaka Day, we honour our monarch.
2014 veranderdelewens.co.za (DSAE Corpus) The occasion of King Shaka Day and the celebrations which follow throughout the province of KwaZulu Natal give the Zulu Nation the opportunity to consider the legacy of our founding King, King Shaka ka Senzangakhona.
2021 africantravelcanvas.com 13 Sept.The 24th of September marks ‘Shaka Day’ or ‘Shaka’s Day’, a day which commemorates the legendary King Shaka Zulu.
The 24th of September, traditionally commemorated as the anniversary of the death of King Shaka, formerly observed as a public holiday in the self-governing homeland of KwaZulu. Also attributive.
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