Black Powder - Natal Native Contingent RegimentLargely being used as support for the Main British forces in South Africa they became the main defense force against the Zulu forces. Recruited from the local populace, mainly from the Basuto and Mponso tribes, this force excelled in dealing with Zulu due to an extensive history of fighting them. Given mainly menial labouring jobs they eventually saw action on the front with varying results, some fighting hard and to the last man alongside their