Qaqambile Matanzima
Qaqambile Matanzima (15 December 1949 – 5 August 2013) was a
Biography
Born on 15 December 1949, Matanzima was one of the four sons of
Career
Qaqambile Matanzima began his career as a teacher at the Mncuncuzo Junior Secondary in Cofimvaba, South Africa.[1] He then joined the Transkei Defence Force (TDF) when he was 36 years old in 1975,[1] shortly before Transkei was declared independent by South Africa. He achieved the rank of colonel in the TDF.[1]
In 1986 and 1987,
Qaqambile Matanzima was among the senior members of the Transkei military who planned the removal of his father from office.
The Transkei Defence Force was dissolved in 1994 when Transkei was reincorporated into South Africa. Qaqambile Matanzima achieved the rank of colonel in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) before leaving the military in 1996.[1]
Matanzima became the leader of the Mtshanyane Traditional Council, as well as a senior traditional leader, in 2000.[1] He was also a member of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders from 2003 until his death in 2013.[1]
On 5 August 2013 Matanzima, who was en route to a meeting in
Qaqambile Matanzima was former Transkei Prime Minister George Matanzima's last surviving son.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Mgaqelwa, Abongile (8 August 2013). "Matanzima dies after hijack". Daily Dispatch. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Chief George Mzimvubu Mathanzima, former Prime Minister of Transkei, dies". South Africa History Online. 10 November 2000. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ Independent Online (South Africa). 8 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.