Mbuzini
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| Mbuzini | |
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| Coordinates: 25°56′S 31°56′E / 25.933°S 31.933°ECoordinates: 25°56′S 31°56′E / 25.933°S 31.933°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi |
| Main Place | Mlambo |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 8.71 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,070 |
| • Density | 1,041/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
Mbuzini is a village in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Situated near to the borders of Mozambique and Swaziland. This is where Mozambican president, Samora Machel, and 34 other passengers died in a fatal airplane crash in 1986. A memorial service is held every year on the 19th of October at the site of the crash, which features a monument to the event.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Sub Place Mbuzini". Census 2001. http://census.adrianfrith.com/place/81714006.
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