Fort Nongqayi, Colonial fort in Eshowe, South Africa.

Fort Nongqayi is a triangular stone structure in Eshowe with three circular towers at its corners, built according to British military design of the late 1800s. The complex houses multiple museums, a restaurant, and shops where visitors can spend time learning and dining.

Fort Nongqayi was built in 1883 about 2 km from Eshowe's centre to house the Nongqayi, a "barefoot" Zulu police force raised to reinforce British authority after the Anglo-Zulu War and to impose the authority of resident commissioner Sir Melmoth Osborn. The unit was based here until disbanded in 1904, recalled in 1906 to help suppress the Bambatha Rebellion, then finally dissolved.

The name Nongqayi comes from the Zulu police force that was stationed here and shaped daily life at the location. The museums display traditional Zulu crafted items alongside military objects, telling the story of how these communities were part of the region's history.

Visitors should allow time to explore the museums and can arrange guided tours to learn more about the location and its history. The on-site restaurant and shops make it practical to spend several hours at the complex.

The Nongqayi unit was disbanded in 1904, then recalled in 1906 to help suppress the Bambatha Rebellion before being dissolved for good. The fort's rifle slits in the walls were built to repel attackers. A village museum opened here in 1961, and in 2019 the Vukani Cultural Museum on the same precinct was merged into the Fort Nongqayi Museum Village.