Bantubonke Holomisa (Harrington,, Bantu) (born 1955), South African-Transkei black general & political figure; overthrew Kaizer Matanzima 1987; last head of state of Transkei 1987-1994
Bantubonke Holomisa, also called Harrington Holomisa (born 1955) is a South African Member of Parliament representing the United Democratic Movement. He co-founded the UDM in 1997 along with Roelf Meyer. He previously acted as a South African general, helping to overthrow Kaizer Matanzima in 1987. He was the last head of state of Transkei from 1987 to 1994.
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