After Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, British commanders in South Africa worried about the loyalty of their NNC detachments, and many were incorporated into the Natal Border Guard instead.
Following the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, British commanders in South Africa grew apprehensive about the loyalty of their Native National Contingent (NNC) units, leading to their incorporation into the Natal Border Guard.