Bizana, Eastern Cape
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 Bizana
Bizana shown within Eastern Cape |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Alfred Nzo |
| Municipality | Mbizana |
| Established | {{#property:P571}} |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 24.13 km2 (9.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,974 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 98.5% |
| • Coloured | 0.6% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.3% |
| • White | 0.2% |
| • Other | 0.4% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Xhosa | 90.3% |
| • Zulu | 3.2% |
| • English | 2.8% |
| • Other | 3.8% |
| PO box | 4800 |
| Area code | 039 |
Bizana is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is the seat of the Mbizana Local Municipality.
Bizana has a provincial hospital, named St Patrick's Hospital. [2]
1986 bombing
On 18 April 1986, two people were killed and several others injured when a bomb, set up by Phumzile Mayaphi, exploded at the Wild Coast Casino in Bizana. Mayaphi was charged and found guilty of murder and sabotage, and was sentenced to death on 12 May 1989. The African National Congress denied responsibility for the attack.
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Municipalities and communities of Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Eastern Cape
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