KwaNobuhle

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, officially opened in 1967.

Early history

 * Egxamesini
 * Saneyisi

1960 - 1969
KwaNobuhle 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

1980 - 1989

 * UDF (1983 - 1990)


 * Ukwakhiwa kweKhayelitsha
 * Ukwakhiwa kweTyoksville

1990 - 1999

 * Ukwakhiwa kweChris Hani


 * Kiribands

2000 - 2009

 * VW Workers Dismissed (2000)


 * Amadlozi

Notable People
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 * 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]

Pre-Schools
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Primary Schools
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High Schools
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Higher Education
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Other
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Water Supply
KwaNobuhle has been one of the townships in the region that have experienced problems with disrupted water supply 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.