Tutor Ndamase

King Vulindlela Nyangelizwe KaPhangwa (Tutor Vulindlela Ndamase; 11 January 1921^[1] – 21 February 1997)^[2] was the third President of the bantustan of Transkei, which was granted nominal independence from South Africa on 26 October 1976.^[a][3][4] He was the King of Western Mpondoland, the son of King Victor Poto Ndamase. He was father to Xhosa Queen Nondwe Sigcawu the wife of King Xolilizwe Sigcawu; AmaRharhabe Queen Nolizwe Sandile the wife of King Mxolisi Sandile and mother of King Maxhob'ayakhawuleza Sandile; and Chieftain Nolusapho Mabandla of the wife of AmaBhele Chief Thandathu Jongilizwe Mabandla.

Tutor Vulindlela Ndamase
3rd President of Transkei
In office 20 February 1986 – 26 April 1994
Prime Minister	George Matanzima Dumnisani Gladstone Gwadiso (Acting) Stella Sigcau
Military Leader	Bantu Holomisa
Preceded by	Kaiser Matanzima
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Personal details
Born	Tutor Vulindlela Ndamase (1921-01-11)11 January 1921
Died	21 February 1997(1997-02-21) (aged 76)
Political party	Independent (from 1987)
Other political affiliations	Transkei National Independence Party (until 1987)

Ndamase became president on 20 February 1986, after the retirement of King Kaiser Matanzima, the second President of Transkei (in office from 1979^[5]) and served until 26 April 1994, when Transkei was reintegrated into South Africa.^[6]

Ndamase represented the Transkei National Independence Party (TNIP) until 1987, when the party was abolished following the coup d'état led by Bantu Holomisa.^[6] He died on 21 February 1997 at the age of 76.

Notes

1. The Status of Transkei Act 100 of 1976 granted Transkei "independence" with effect from 26 October 1976.