Notable Persons
- Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, former president of the ANC and President of South Africa 1994–1999
- Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, Co-Deputy President of South Africa 1994–1996, Deputy President of South Africa 1996–1999, President of South Africa 1999–2008
- Govan Archibald Mvuyelwa Mbeki, former South African politician and leader of the ANC
- Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu, former South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the ANC
- Chief Kaiser Daliwonga Matanzima, Transkei's first and longest serving president until 1986
- George Mzivubu Mathanzima, Transkei's Prime Minister
- Bantu Holomisa, Chief of Staff of the Transkei Defense Force 1985–1987, Transkei's head of State 1987–1994, South African Member of Parliament, President of the United Democratic Movement
- Oliver Tambo, former president of the ANC 1967-1991
- Chris Hani, former SACP General Secretary and Famous liberation fighter.
- Stella Sigcau former Transkei Prime minister,Former minister of public entreprises.
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