List of chief ministers of KwaNdebele

This is a list of executive leaders of the former bantustan of KwaNdebele in South Africa. Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office.

Chief executive councillors: 1977–1981

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Name Term
Simon Skosana 7 October 1977 31 March 1981

From October 1977 to 30 September 1979, the territory was known as the Ndebele Territorial Authority. On 1 October 1979, it was officially established as a homeland with a legislative assembly under the new name KwaNdebele. Simon Skosana remained in office as Chief Executive Councillor until 1 April 1981, when KwaNdebele was granted self-governing status and Skosana was appointed to the new position of Chief Minister of KwaNdebele.

Chief ministers: 1981–1994

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Name Term
Simon Skosana 1 April 1981 17 November 1986
Klaas Mtshiweni (acting) 17 November 1986 27 November 1986
George Majozi Mahlangu 27 November 1986 3 February 1989
Jonas Masana Mabena 3 February 1989 30 April 1990
James Mahlangu 30 April 1990 26 April 1994
KwaNdebele re-integrated into South Africa on 27 April 1994.

See also

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