The Second Matebele War, known as the First Chimurenga in 21st century Zimbabwe where the uprising will be seen as a milestone in the defiance of colonialism, begins with the murder of a policemen by followers of Mlimo. The Matebele’s spiritual leader convinces his people and the Shona people that the presence of 4,000 British settlers in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) is responsible for drought, locust plague and cattle disease, and they must be driven out. The uprising will expand on 24 March when 2,000 Matebele warriors begin killing settlers. In Mantebeleland, 141 settlers will be killed and in Mshonaland 104 settlers will be killed before the remaining settlers flee to Bulawayo. (pic: newspaper drawing of Mlimo)