Country South Africa District Amathole Postal code (street) 4950 Area code 043 | Province Eastern Cape Municipality Great Kei PO box 4950 | |
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Komga is a town in Amatole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
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Map of Komga, 4950, 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'.
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.
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.