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Chief Frank Ndwakhulu Ravele (1926–1999) was the second president of the bantustan of Venda, which was granted nominal independence from South Africa on 13 September 1979.[1]

Ravele became president on 17 April 1988, after the death of Chief Patrick Mphephu, the first president of Venda;[2] he served in acting capacity until 10 May. Previously, Ravele served in the cabinet as finance minister. When violent strikes and riots broke out in early 1990, he was overthrown on 5 April in a bloodless coup by General Gabriel Ramushwana, then chief of staff of the Venda Defence Force.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Venda | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za.
  2. ^ "Patrick Mphephu, Homeland Leader, 63". The New York Times. 21 April 1988. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Security forces stage coup in S. African homeland". UPI Archives. 5 April 1990. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by President of Venda
1988–1990 		Succeeded byas Head of State (Chairman of the Council of National Unity)


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