Willowvale is a town in Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Town in Gcalekaland, 32 km southeast of Idutywa. It was established as a military post in 1879 and so named because of its situation on a stream with willow trees on its banks.[2]
Notable people
- Chief Derrick Mgwebi "Aa! Daliwonga!", the Chief and elder in Xhisa Kingdom; and former South African military commander and Lieutenant General
- Ace Ncobo, former South African football (soccer) referee.
- King Ahlangene Sigcawu "Aa! Vulikhaya!", the King of the Xhosa Kingdom.
- King Bungeni Zwelidumile Sigcawu "Aa! Zwelidumile!", the King of the Xhosa Kingdom.
- King Xolilizwe Mzikayise Sigcawu "Aa! Xolilizwe!", the King of the Xhosa Kingdom.
- King Zwelonke Sigcawu "Aa! Zwelonke!", the King of the Xhosa Kingdom.
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Willowvale". Census 2011.
- ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 475.
Municipalities and communities of Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape | ||
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District seat: East London | ||
| Amahlathi |  | |
| Great Kei |
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| Mbhashe |
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| Mnquma |
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| Ngqushwa | ||
| Raymond Mhlaba |
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