Umtata

American

[oom-tah-tuh] / ʊmˈtɑ tə /

noun

a city in and the capital of Transkei, SE Africa.

Umtata British

/ ʌmˈtɑːtə /

noun

a city in South Africa, in Eastern Cape province; the capital of the former Transkei Bantu homeland. Pop: 94 778 (2001)

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When the celebrated South African play Sizwe Banzi Is Dead was presented in Umtata, Matanzima was furious at its barbed references to the Transkei's independence as meaningless.

From Time Magazine Archive

Among the new buildings being erected near Umtata is a $345,000 mansion for the chief.

From Time Magazine Archive

Walter and I met with various ANC people in both Umtata and Durban, where we went first.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

With excitement mounting, I then set off for Umtata.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

When the Special Committee considering the introduction of the Bantu Authorities had adjourned, Daliwonga and I went to visit Sabata in hospital in Umtata.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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