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Umtata Eastern Cape Midlands Information

Umtata, founded in 1879, was declared the capital of the Transkei, the homeland of the Xhosa during the Apartheid era. The former Transkei is now part of the Eastern Cape province.

Umtata is the colourful and lively centre of the region. The city stands on the banks of the Mtata River - the name derives from the word thatha (taker), owing to the damage and fatalities caused by the flooding river.

At a village near the town, Mvezo, President Nelson Mandela was born into the Madiba clan of the Thembu royal family.

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Umtata Tourism Info Eastern Cape Midlands

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Cnr. Longfellow and Aquarium Rd, Quigney, East London - Tel:+27 (0) 43 701-9600 - Web: www.ecotourism.co.za
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