Shaka’s birth was considered a sin due to the circumstances surrounding his mother, Nandi. She was thought to be unable to conceive, and when she became pregnant, it was seen as a scandal. Zulu customs at the time dictated that such births could bring misfortune, and Shaka’s illegitimacy marked him and his mother as outcasts for much of his early life [[2]](https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/mkabayi-kajama).
Shaka’s half-brother was Sigujana kaSenzangakhona. He was the son of Senzangakhona, Shaka’s father, and was initially set to ascend the throne after Senzangakhona’s death. However, Mkabayi, Shaka’s influential aunt, recognized Sigujana’s weaknesses and instead supported Shaka’s claim to the throne, leading to Sigujana’s flight and Shaka’s eventual rise to power [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mkabayi_kaJama).
Sojiyisa was the illegitimate son of Jama kaNdaba, the Zulu chief, born from a marriage to a pregnant woman. His birth created complications in the line of succession, as he was not a blood relative of Jama. This situation led to tensions within the Zulu leadership, and Sojiyisa’s life was marked by the political intrigues of the time, ultimately resulting in his death due to tribal conflicts rather than direct succession claims [[2]](https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/mkabayi-kajama).
The ownership of Mkabayi Mall is not explicitly detailed in the available sources. However, it is important to note that Mkabayi Mall is named after Mkabayi kaJama, a significant historical figure in Zulu history, known for her influential role in the Zulu Kingdom during the reigns of her half-brothers and her nephew, Shaka. The mall likely serves as a tribute to her legacy rather than being directly owned by her descendants or related entities.
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