NationMaster - Encyclopedia: KwaNdebele

KwaNdebele was a bantustan in South Africa, intended by the apartheid government as a semi-independent homeland for the Matabele people. Bantustan refers to any of the territories designated as tribal homelands for black South Africans during the Apartheid era. ... The Matabele are a branch of the Zulus who escaped from King Shaka under the leadership of Mzilikazi, a former general in Shakas army. ...

The homeland was granted self-rule in 1981. Siyabuswa was designated as its capital, but in 1986 the capital was relocated to KwaMhlanga. 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

KwaNdebele was re-integrated into South Africa on 26 April 1994. April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

See Also: Chief Ministers of KwaNdebele Leaders of KwaNdebele (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) See Also Bantustan President of South Africa List of State Presidents of South Africa List of Prime Ministers of South Africa Governor-General of the Union of South Africa Apartheid Non-recognized nations Lists of Incumbents Categories: South...

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