confront the Zulus in battle on 16 December 1838 when 470 Voortrekkers fought against an estimated 15,000 to 21,000 Zulus; which the Voortrekkers won. The battle is known as the Battle of Blood River. The town of Weenen (Dutch for "crying" or "weeping") was established in KwaZulu-Natal two months after the massacre. See also List of massacres in South Africa Notes External links The Laagers are Attacked Voortrekkers van Weenen/Bloukrans Slagting 16-17 Februarie 1838 Conflicts in 1838 Massacres in 1838 Great Trek History of KwaZulu-Natal Military history of South Africa Massacres in South Africa 1838 in South Africa February 1838 events 1838 murders in Africa