Qumbu, was founded in 1876.
On 20 November 1901 Veldkornet Wynand Bezuidenhout and 50 Cape Rebels advanced along the lower slopes of Gatberg near Ugie. Captain Herbert Elliot with a number of white officers and approximately 300 black soldiers from the East Griqualand Field Force (Native Contingent) and Qumbu Native Reserves had already taken up a defensive position at Gatberg Nek after intelligence or Bezuidenhout's movements was reported by local informants.
Bezuidenhout’s Commando walked into the ambush at about 7am. After a short skirmish the Rebels withdrew, abandoning 40 horses and pack animals and leaving behind four dead.
Captain H W D Elliot and 6 black soldiers were killed. Captains Baxter and Everett were severely wounded and Captain Burmeister slight wound. The number of wounded black
The roll incorrectly records H H Peverett rather and H H P Everett.
see the forum posts on the Qumbu Native Reserve.
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