They established themselves across the Limpopo River , in what henceforth became called Matabeleland .
The arrival of Afrikaners to the area in 1836 precipitated a conflict that saw the Matabele migrate further north in 1838 .
Afrikaners established themselves across the Limpopo River , in what henceforth became called Matabeleland .
The arrival of Afrikaners to the area in 1836 precipitated a conflict that saw the Matabele migrate further north in 1838 .