Chief Dalindyebo, of the Tembus, was born in 1865. At the age of 14 years he was admitted into St. John's, where he remained until his recalled him to study the aspirations, habits and customs of his people. In 1884 when Dalindyebo was 19 years of age his father died.
Biography record
Chief Dalindyebo
- Born
- 1865
- Died
- 1923
- Updated
- 23 Aug 2019

South African History Online. (2011, February 17). Chief Dalindyebo. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0007971
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South African History Online, Chief Dalindyebo [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0007971, (accessed 25 September 2026).
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South African History Online. "Chief Dalindyebo." South African History Online. February 17, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0007971.
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