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A fort was built in 1879 to protect the villagers from the Zulus.
Ladysmith made world headlines at the turn of the century when it was besieged for 118 days, from 2 November 1899 to 28 February 1900, during the most crucial stage of the Anglo-Boer War.
It is the hometown of Joseph Shabalala, founder of the singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.