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The Ndebeles originated early in the 19th century as an offshoot of the Nguni of Natal. Mzilikazi, a Nguni military commander under Tshaka King of the Zulu, came into conflict with Tshaka and he (Mzilikazi) was forced to flee. He migrated with his followers first to Basutho land, now Lesotho, and then north to the Marico Valley. Mzilikazi and his people proceeded to cross the Limpopo river into the southern parts of what is now Zimbabwe, settling at various locations before reaching koBulawayo, which became the capital city of the Ndebeles established by King Lobengula who took over after his father king Mzilikazi had died. The Ndebele culture is highly similar to their Zulu origin and ancestry in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa. isiNdebele is the language spoken by the Ndebele people who are mostly found in Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South and Midlands provinces of Zimbabwe.