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(07-02-2024, 09:04 PM)Mapokser Wrote: Gijimas are doing something I don't think PCM or even legendary duos from the past like Mlowathi and S.Matimbas could.
They are up against 6-7 males and still doing incredibly well in clashes even after the Nkhulus became fully territorial.
While the Nkhulus are impressive in the size of their coalition, they do not seem very tight, working well in such situations, yet. In fact it is rare to see a large group of them together at the same time, and since their arrival in the area, mostly since the disappearance of Dreadlocks, I do not recall seeing all six of them together at the same time. Not to mention the fact that a few of them often appear sick, which, while being undetectable to other lions, being in such condition can surely affect the individual's mindset, and sap him of his confidence. Limper Tumbela is a perfect example of this, when he saw Nhenha and NYM, his initial response was to submit, he was unable to try and fight or even flee. Nhenha and NYM were obviously unaware of this, but Limper knew full well he was unable to compete.
I believe this is why we have not seen a lot of expansion out of them, to date. In fairness, when we recently saw three of the Kambulas confront the SBDM, that was the first time I have seen them confront a threat with a united front. Given some of the beatings the Kambulas have dealt with, it seems that such unity can take more time with some groups. It also shows that they might not always remain fractured forever, as well.