Hlatikulu Forest is a forest in the Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, between Ingwavuma and the Pongola Gorge . The forest is also known as the Gwaliweni Forest. It is the site of the murder of the Zulu king Dingane by Zulu Nyawo , Sambane and Nondawana . After being stabbed to death, Dingane was buried beneath a large fig tree. Three large stones were used to mark the grave.