Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape’s coat of arms
Before 1993, the Eastern Cape was part of the Cape Province. Today it includes the old homelands of Ciskei and Transkei. Many of South Africaâ's leaders were born in the Eastern Cape, like President Thabo Mbeki, Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko.
Capital: Bisho
Main languages: isiXhosa, Afrikaans, English
Premier: Ms Nosimo Balindlela
First premier (1994): Raymond Mhlaba
The Eastern Cape's claim to fame:
Coega
Coega deep water harbour | Grahamstown festival
In the Coega River near Port Elizabeth, there is a new deepwater port or harbour. It is a big port through which ships bring products from overseas or take them from South Africa to other countries... Coega website, where you can find out more about the project and its history.
Every year in July, there is a big arts festival in Grahamstown. At the festival, there is art, dancing, music and theatre. It is a great way to find out more about the different cultures in South Africa.
