George Mathanzima | |
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| 2nd prime minister of Transkei | |
| In office 20 February 1979 – 24 September 1987 | |
| President | Kaiser Matanzima |
| Preceded by | Kaiser Matanzima |
| Succeeded by | Dumnisani Gladstone Gwadiso (Acting) Stella Sigcau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Mzimvubu Mathanzima 26 December 1918 Qamata, Cape, South Africa |
| Died | 10 November 2000 (aged 81) Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Political party | Transkei National Independence Party |
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Chief George Mzimvubu Mathanzima (26 December 1918 – 10 November 2000) was a leader of the Transkei bantustan in South Africa, a young brother of Kaiser and a nephew of Nelson Mandela. He and his brother, Kaiser co-founded and led the Transkei National Independence Party.[1] Mathanzima was appointed as Prime Minister of Transkei after his brother became president. He served as prime minister from 20 February 1979 to 24 September 1987. Bantu Holomisa forced his resignation and exile in October 1987.[2] Stella Sigcau succeeded him as prime minister, but Holomisa forced her out of office in a coup d'état and took power himself in December 1987.
- ^ George Matanzima SAHistory.org
- ^ "Chief George Mzimvubu Mathanzima, former Prime Minister of Transkei, dies". South Africa History Online. 10 November 2000. Retrieved 31 August 2013.