Kaiser Matanzima
South African politician (1915–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chief Kaiser Daliwonga Mathanzima, often misspelled Matanzima (15 June 1915 – 15 June 2003), was the long-term leader of Transkei.[3] In 1950, when South Africa was offered to establish the Bantu Authorities Act, Matanzima convinced the Bunga to accept the Act. The Bunga were the council of Transkei chiefs, who at first rejected the Act until 1955 when Matanzima persuaded them.
Quick Facts 2nd President of Transkei, Prime Minister ...
Kaiser Mathanzima | |
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2nd President of Transkei | |
In office 20 February 1979 – 20 February 1986 | |
Prime Minister | George Matanzima |
Preceded by | Zwelibanzi Maneli Mabandla (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Tutor Ndamase |
1st Prime Minister of Transkei | |
In office 26 October 1976 – 20 February 1979 | |
President | Botha Sigcau Zwelibanzi Maneli Mabandla (Acting) |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | George Matanzima |
Chief Minister of Transkei | |
In office 6 December 1963 – 26 October 1976 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Kaiser Daliwonga Mathanzima 15 June 1915 Qamata, Cape, South Africa |
Died | 15 June 2003 (aged 88)[1] Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Political party | Transkei National Independence Party[2] |
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