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About Mthatha

Mthatha (formerly Umtata) is a historically significant city located in the Eastern Cape‘s OR Tambo District, approximately 250km northeast of East London. Situated on the banks of the Mthatha River, this urban centre serves as the main administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding Transkei region. The area features rolling hills dotted with traditional Xhosa homesteads, creating a distinctive cultural landscape.

Mthatha’s strategic position along the N2 highway makes it an important transit point for travellers exploring the Wild Coast, while its deep connection to Xhosa traditions and South Africa’s liberation history gives it unique cultural significance.

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