Editing Nandi (mother of Shaka) (section)

==Personal life==
Nandi Bhebhe was impregnated out of wedlock by [[Jama kaNdaba|Jama]]'s son, Senzangakhona. The Mhlongo people demanded Senzangakhona pay damages for his non-traditional act. The Mhlongo approached the Jamas to settle the matter. Nandi was on the fore-front of this case and discussion. She personally demanded 55 head of cattle as payment for damages done to her and the herd was delivered to the Mhlongo people. The Jamas and Senzangakhona agreed to pay the damages demanded by Mhlongo people so as to avoid war. On the other hand, Senzangakhona did truly love Nandi. After Nandi gave birth to her son, Shaka, she initially spent some time at Senzangakhona's kraal before her relationship with Senzangakhona deteriorated, forcing her to leave the kraal. Nandi returned to her people, the Mhlongo of Elangeni, leaving Shaka behind. Shaka's life at Senzangakhona's kraal proved dangerous and finally his uncle Mudli brought him to Nandi at Elangeni.<ref>Pathisa Nyathi, Igugu likaMthwakazi: Imbali yamaNdebele, 1820-1893.'' {{ISBN|0-86922-580-4}}</ref> During that time Nandi had to protect her son from [[famine]], [[assassination]] attempts, and enemies. However, Nandi's stay at Elangeni proved dangerous as well, so she left with her son to live amongst the [[Ncholo]] people. There, she met Gendeyana, whom she married and had a son, Ngwadi. Nandi's stay amongst the Qwabe was not pleasant at all and this forced her to leave Qwabe to live amongst the [[Mthethwa Paramountcy|Mthethwa people]] led by chief [[Dingiswayo|Dingiswayo ka Mohlatsane]]. Nandi was warmly welcomed by the Mthethwa. She found it a good place to raise her sons, Shaka and Ngwadi, and her daughter, Nomcoba. Her son Shaka joined a Chwe regiment led by [[Bhuza]]. It was amongst the Mthethwa where Shaka devised military tactics.