Politics & Government

Stella Sigcau Ousted by General Bantu Holomisa

In a swift and bloodless military coup, Stella Sigcau was ousted from her position as Prime Minister of the Transkei, a South African Bantustan. The coup, led by General Bantu Holomisa, occurred in response to widespread dissatisfaction with Sigcau's administration, which had been marred by accusations of corruption and inefficiency. Holomisa, largely supported by the Transkei Defense Force, took control of key government functions without the invocation of violence, leading to a significant shift in power dynamics within the region.

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