Mthatha
town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mthatha (formerly Umtata), is the main town in Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The town has an airport, last known by the name K. D. Matanzima Airport.[1] after former leader Kaiser Matanzima.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo (a village in Mthatha).[2] On 2 March 2004 Umtata was officially renamed to its current name Mthatha. Walter Sisulu, Bantu Holomisa, Yamkela Mhlana and Buyisiwe Yonela Mhlana , as well as Ndima Mhlana were also born in Mthatha.
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