Komga
| Komga | |
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  Komga
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| Coordinates: 32°34′37″S 27°53′17″E / 32.577°S 27.888°ECoordinates: 32°34′37″S 27°53′17″E / 32.577°S 27.888°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Amathole |
| Municipality | Great Kei |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 10.47 km2 (4.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,090 |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 91.0% |
| • Coloured | 4.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 3.7% |
| • Other | 0.3% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Xhosa | 88.6% |
| • Afrikaans | 5.0% |
| • English | 4.4% |
| • Other | 1.9% |
| Postal code (street) | 4950 |
| PO box | 4950 |
| Area code | 043 |
Komga is a town in Amatole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Town 64 km north of East London and 55 km east of Stutterheim. It was founded as a farming centre in 1877 on the site of a military camp established in 1854, and acquired municipal status in 1904. Of Khoekhoen origin, the name probably does not mean 'brown', as has been stated, but 'lots of clay', 'clayey'.[2]
It also has one of the oldest schools in the Eastern Cape, named Komga Junior. As well as St. Paul's Anglican church which is a national heritage site.
Sports
Soccer is a very popular sport in Komga. Komga Swallows is a football (soccer) club based in Komga that played in the Castle League. It is the first team from this region to play in the Castle League, more recently also Thulani FC and Liverpool FC.
Siyanda Grey is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the Eastern Province Kings. Vusumzi "CheeseBoy" Bokolo is a professional boxer currently competing in the PBL League in East London. Bokolo is the Eastern Cape Lightweight champion.
Service Protest
In 2006, an angry group of residents allegedly torched the house of the mayor of Komga. Mandisa Kema's house was completely destroyed. Residents were complaining about poor services and their demands included the removal of Kema from office. Residents were extremely "dissatisfied" but later went home, it appeared the residents regrouped later that night and went to Kema's house. One person believed to be involved in the incident was arrested and questioned.
Demographics
Komga is a diverse township, the residents of which speak many languages. The most commonly spoken language is isiXhosa, followed by Afrikaans and English.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Komga". Census 2011.
- ↑ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 255.
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