 This group reached its peak under the creative leadership 
of Sinama who expanded his settlements and great places to the areas which 
are today part of the Eastern Pondoland and Southern KwaZulu-Natal.The Xesibe people distinguished themselves in many battles and wars.These 
include the great anti-colonial wars of 1880-1881 under the charge of Dalasile 
in the Ngcobo region and Stokwe kaNdlela in the Lady Frere/Cala areas.