List of chief ministers of Gazankulu
The chief ministers of Gazankulu served during its period of self-rule from 1 February 1973 until its reintegration into South Africa on 27 April 1994. Hudson William Edison Ntsanwisi, who had served as chief executive councillor of Machangana since 1 July 1971, became chief minister when self-rule began and remained in office until 25 March 1993. He was succeeded by Edward Mhinga as acting chief minister and, in April 1993, by Samuel Dickenson Nxumalo, who remained in office until 26 April 1994. Ntsanwisi and Nxumalo were affiliated with the Ximoko Progressive Party (XPP).
Leaders of Gazankulu
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
| Tenure | Incumbent | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Machangana | ||
| 1 July 1971 to 1 February 1973 | Hudson William Edison Ntsanwisi, Chief Executive Councillor | |
| Gazankulu (Self-Rule) | ||
| 1 February 1973 to 25 March 1993 | Hudson William Edison Ntsanwisi, Chief Minister | XPP |
| 25 March 1993 to April 1993 | Edward Mhinga, acting Chief Minister | |
| April 1993 to 26 April 1994 | Samuel Dickenson Nxumalo, Chief Minister | XPP |
| Gazankulu re-integrated into South Africa on 27 April 1994 | ||
Political affiliation
XPP – Ximoko Progressive Party