Background
MATANZIMA, Chief was born in 1915 in Saint Mark’s District. Son of the late Mhlobo Matanzima.
MATANZIMA, Chief was born in 1915 in Saint Mark’s District. Son of the late Mhlobo Matanzima.
Lovedale Missionary Institution and Fort Hare University College.
Executive Committee Transkeian Territorial Authority 1956-1958. Regional Chief of Emigrant Tembuland 1958-1961. Presiding Chief Transkeian Territorial Authority 1961-1963.
Chief Minister of Transkei 1963-1976, Prime Minister 1976-1979.
President Republic of Transkei 1979-1985. Leader, Transkei National Party 1987-1988.
Chancellor, University of Transkei 1977-1988. Freeman of Umtata 1982.
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Fort Hare).
United Transkeian General Council 1942-1956.
Married Nozuko Jayinja in 1954.