Zulu Calendar
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · isiZulu / English · 12-month calendar · 7-day market week
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May
Cool dry season begins — aloe flowering
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Sardine Season Rites
Who presides
Coastal izinduna
Events
Fishing rights allocation, Coastal community gathering
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Farming
Guide
Late harvest. Winter vegetable planting begins.
Crops
Maize, Cabbage, Spinach
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Fishing
Conditions
Exceptional
Guide
Sardine run season — massive shoals along KZN coast.
Target fish
Sardine, Kob, Dolphins following
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Trading
Market guide
Sardine market — dried and fresh fish peak.
Key goods
Sardines, Dried fish, Winter crops
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Herding
Conditions
Moderate — dry grass
Guide
Dry season grazing. Supplement feed for cattle.
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Healing
Guide
Cold and flu prevention as temperatures drop.
Herbs
Umhlonyane, Ginger, Garlic, Honey
Ritual
Winter protective ceremonies
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Weather
Season
Winter
Rainfall
Rare — 20mm
Wind
SW cold fronts
Advisory
Cold nights. Frost possible inland. Warm days.
Nature & Environment — Live Data
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