KwaNobuhle

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
[1]
 • Total23.48 km2 (9.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total107,474
 • Density4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African99.1%
 • Coloured0.5%
 • Indian/Asian0.1%
 • White0.1%
 • Other0.3%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • 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

Early History

1960 - 1969

  • Forced removals

1970 - 1979

1980 - 1989

  • UDF (1983 - 1990)

1990 - 1999

2000 - 2009

  • VW Workers Dismissed (2000)[1]

2010 - 2019

2020 - Present

Notable People

Listed in alphabetical order

  • Babs Madlakane, Businessman
  • Benjamin Kiniki, Councillor (1985)
  • Ebenizer Maqina
  • Fikile Kobese, NUMSA Official (1985)
  • Mandla Konki, PAC Uitenhage Chairperson
  • 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]

Education

Pre-Schools

Listed in alphabetical order.

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

Primary Schools

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

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

Listed in alphabetical order.

No. Institution Name Comment
Eastcape Midlands TVET College

Other

Listed in alphabetical order.

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

Health

Economy

Sport, Arts and Culture

Sport

Arts

Culture

Programmes

Key Challenges

Water Supply

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

  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.