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KwaNobuhle

Coordinates: 33°46′S 25°24′E / 33.767°S 25.400°E / -33.767; 25.400
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KwaNobuhle
KwaNobuhle is located in Eastern Cape
KwaNobuhle
KwaNobuhle
KwaNobuhle is located in South Africa
KwaNobuhle
KwaNobuhle
Coordinates: 33°46′S 25°24′E / 33.767°S 25.400°E / -33.767; 25.400
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceEastern Cape
MunicipalityNelson Mandela Bay
Area
 • Total23.48 km2 (9.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total107,474
 • Density4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African99.1%
 • Coloured0.5%
 • Indian/Asian0.1%
 • White0.1%
 • Other0.3%
First languages (2011)
 • Xhosa94.3%
 • English2.4%
 • Other3.4%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box
6242
Area code041

KwaNobuhle is the largest township on the outskirts of Uitenhage (Kariega) in the Eastern Cape province of the Republic of South Africa. It was formed during the time of Forced Removals,[2] officially opened in 1967.

History

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Early history

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  • Egxamesini
  • Saneyisi

1960 - 1969

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KwaNobuhle is established as a dormitory town situated approximately four kilometers south of Uitenhage (now known as Kariega), near Port Elizabeth (now known as Gqeberha), in the Eastern Cape.

The name KwaNobuhle translates to "a place of beauty" in English. This town traces its origins back to 1967. It was established in order to house those residents of the old Uitenhage suburbs of kwaLanga, eXaba and New Gubbs who, at that time, were being displaced from their homes by the authorities under provisions of the Group Areas Act.

  • Forced removals

1970 - 1979

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Township Development
Suburb Name Suburb Number Number of Stands Year Developed Developed By
Angola Extension 1 2 500 1967 Uitenhage Municipality
Mocambique Extension 2 2 000 1974/5 Uitenhage Municipality

1980 - 1989

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  • UDF (1983 - 1990)
Township Development
Suburb Number Suburb Name Number of Stands Year Developed Developed By
Example Extension 3 1 815 1980/81 Bantu Affairs Administration Board
Comfihomes Extension 4 3 714 1984/5 Owners
Tyoksville Extension 5 187 1984/5 Owners
Tyoksville Extension 6 1 012 1986 Owners
Tyoksville Extension 7 2 071 1986 Owners
Tyoksville Extension 8 4 033 1986 Owners
  • Ukwakhiwa kweKhayelitsha
  • Ukwakhiwa kweTyoksville


1990 - 1999

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  • Ukwakhiwa kweChris Hani
  • Kiribands

2000 - 2009

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  • VW Workers Dismissed (2000)[1]
  • Amadlozi

2010 - 2019

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2020 - Present

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Notable People

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Listed in alphabetical order

  • Babs Madlakane, Businessman
  • Benjamin Kiniki, Councillor (1985)
  • Buyile Ncokazi, PAC
  • Ebenizer Maqina
  • Fikile Kobese, NUMSA Official (1985)
  • Mandla Konki, PAC Uitenhage Chairperson
  • Malawu Nakasi, PAC
  • Mcebisi Jonas
  • Mncedisi Sithotho, UDF Leader (1985)
  • Mxolisi Ndandani, Chairperson Uitenhage Crisis Committee (2000)
  • Loyiso Bala, Musician / Station Manager Umhlobo Wenene FM
  • Ponana Tini, Mayor (1985)
  • Smuts Ngonyama
  • Vuyani Nene, Boxer, Champion
  • Zamuxolo Mondile
  • Zim Mhlambiso, Businessman
  • Zwai Bala, Musician
  • [Bob - Uncle]
  • [Bronzo / Mxolazwe]
  • [Dyoki]
  • [Gcwanini]
  • [Lingelitsha]
  • [Mphilisi]
  • [Prof. Mboya]
  • [KwaBhoboyi]
  • [KwaPityana]

Education

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Pre-Schools

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Listed in alphabetical order.

No. Pre-School Name Comment
Khanya PrS
Ruth Dano PrS

Primary Schools

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Listed in alphabetical order.

No. School Name Comment
Junior Primary Schools
Alex Jayiya PS
Ashton Gontshi PS
James Ntungwana PS
Magqabi PS
Melumzi PS
Mngcunube PS
Nokwezi PS
Nosipho PS
Nozizi Luzipho PS
Ntlemeza PS
Vuba PS
Senior Primary Schools
Hombakazi PS
Mjuleni PS
Mthonjeni PS
Phindubuye PS
Phakamile PS
RH Godlo PS
Sikhothina PS
Stephen Nkomo PS
Tulwana PS

High Schools

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Listed in alphabetical order.

No. School Name Comment
Molly Blackburn HS
Nkululeko HS
Phaphani HS
Solomon Mahlangu HS
Thanduxolo HS
Tinarha HS
VM Kwinana HS

Higher Education

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Listed in alphabetical order.

No. Institution Name Comment
Eastcape Midlands TVET College

Other

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Listed in alphabetical order.

No. Institution Name Comment
LS Ngonyama (LSN) Technology Centre
Mzamomhle Special School

Health

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Economy

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Sport, Arts and Culture

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Sport

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Arts

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Culture

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Programmes

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Key Challenges

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Water Supply

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KwaNobuhle has been one of the townships in the region that have experienced problems with disrupted water supply[3][4] or water restrictions during droughts due low levels in the Kouga Dam and Lourie Dam. Completion of the Nooitgedacht water scheme, implemented by Amatola Water and financed by the Department of Water and Sanitation is seen as a way to alleviate these problems.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place KwaNobuhle". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Forced Removals in South Africa". SAHO. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Kwanobuhle Without Water". mype.co.za. NMB Communications. 6 April 2017. Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Gelvandale, Kwanobuhle and Govan Mbeki experiencing water supply disruptions". www.rnews.co.za. 31 October 2017. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  5. ^ "KwaNobuhle township in Nelson Mandela Bay at risk of running out of water". African News Agency (ANA). 11 July 2018. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.