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.
KwaNobuhle | |
|---|---|
  KwaNobuhle  KwaNobuhle | |
| Coordinates: 33°46′S 25°24′E / 33.767°S 25.400°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.48 km2 (9.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 107,474 |
| • Density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.1% |
| • Coloured | 0.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| • Other | 0.3% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Xhosa | 94.3% |
| • English | 2.4% |
| • Other | 3.4% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 6242 |
| Area code | 041 |
History
editEarly history
edit- Egxamesini
- Saneyisi
1960 - 1969
editKwaNobuhle 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
edit| 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
edit- UDF (1983 - 1990)
| 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
edit- Ukwakhiwa kweChris Hani
- Kiribands
2000 - 2009
edit- VW Workers Dismissed (2000)[1]
- Amadlozi
2010 - 2019
edit2020 - Present
editNotable People
editListed 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
editPre-Schools
editListed in alphabetical order.
| No. | Pre-School Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Khanya PrS | ||
| Ruth Dano PrS |
Primary Schools
editListed 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
editListed 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
editListed in alphabetical order.
| No. | Institution Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Eastcape Midlands TVET College |
Other
editListed in alphabetical order.
| No. | Institution Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| LS Ngonyama (LSN) Technology Centre | ||
| Mzamomhle Special School |
Health
editEconomy
editSport, Arts and Culture
editSport
editArts
editCulture
editProgrammes
editKey Challenges
editWater Supply
editKwaNobuhle 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
edit- ^ a b c d "Main Place KwaNobuhle". Census 2011.
- ^ "Forced Removals in South Africa". SAHO. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Kwanobuhle Without Water". mype.co.za. NMB Communications. 6 April 2017. Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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