This is a list of executive leaders of the former bantustan of KwaNdebele in South Africa. Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office.

Chief executive councillors: 1977–1981

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|Simon Skosana

|7 October 1977

|31 March 1981

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From October 1977 to 30 September 1979, the territory was known as the Ndebele Territorial Authority. On 1 October 1979, it was officially established as a homeland with a legislative assembly under the new name KwaNdebele. Simon Skosana remained in office as Chief Executive Councillor until 1 April 1981, when KwaNdebele was granted self-governing status and Skosana was appointed to the new position of Chief Minister of KwaNdebele.

Chief ministers: 1981–1994

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|Simon Skosana

|1 April 1981

|17 November 1986

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|Klaas Mtshiweni <small>(acting)</small>

|17 November 1986

|27 November 1986

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|George Majozi Mahlangu

|27 November 1986

|3 February 1989

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|Jonas Masana Mabena

|3 February 1989

|30 April 1990

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|James Mahlangu

|30 April 1990

|26 April 1994

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| colspan="3" |KwaNdebele re-integrated into South Africa on 27 April 1994.

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See also

  • President of South Africa
  • State President of South Africa
  • List of prime ministers of South Africa
  • Governor-General of the Union of South Africa
  • Apartheid
  • List of historical unrecognized states and dependencies