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Mthatha (Umtata)
Located in
South Africa :: Eastern Cape
:: Mthatha
Category:
Places :: Capital City
Mthatha was founded as Umtata in 1879 and declared the capital of the Transkei. The name was derived from the Sneezewood (umtati) trees, that grew on the banks of the Mtata River. The town has been host to British Colonial forces, as well as the seat of the traditional authorities from 1976 to 1994. On 2 March 2004, Umtata was renamed to Mthatha.
Last edit: April 1, 2026
| Address : | Eastern Cape, South Africa | ||
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| Cellphone Reception : | Good | Main Cellular Network : | All networks. |
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| Facilities : | Tour Services | ||||
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| Police Telephone : | +27(0)47 575 9000 |
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| Hospital Telephone : | +27(0)47 505 5600 |
| Doctor Telephone : | +27(0)47 532 4448 |
| Towing Service Telephone : | +27(0)47 532 5555 |
| Petrol Type : | Unleaded & Leaded. |
| Diesel Type : | 500ppm. |
| Other Facilities : | Fast Food. Medical Centre. |
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| Picnics | |
| More Activities : | Picnic. Water sports. Bowling. |
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| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Hospital no. given for Life St Mary's. The number for Mapuzi Police. Doctor no. given for Dr Choudrie. Coffee Shack provides tourist information and will book the next leg of onward journeys for guests. Bakery found within the Spar. Bus Terminal/s.
Mthatha Food & Drinks Market held every 2nd Saturday, also has live music.
“. It was named after the Mtata River on which it lies, said to refer to sneezewood trees (Pteroxylon inerme) growing on the banks. (SA Place Names)” - Chris Smit, 2024/08/03
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