Mthatha
Mthatha (formerly Umtata), is the main town in Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The town has an airport, last known by the name K. D. Matanzima Airport.[1] after former leader Kaiser Matanzima.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo (a village in Mthatha).[2] On 2 March 2004 Umtata was officially renamed to its current name Mthatha. Walter Sisulu, Bantu Holomisa, Yamkela Mhlana and Buyisiwe Yonela Mhlana , as well as Ndima Mhlana were also born in Mthatha.
References
- ↑ "K D Matanzima Airport". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2013-06-30.
- ↑ Majangaza, Sino (15 July 2011). Mandela home for his birthday. Dispatch online. http://www.dispatch.co.za/news/article/1635. Retrieved 30 June 2013.