(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
| Tenure | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| KwaNdebele | |
| October 1977 to April 1981 | Simon Skosana, Chief Executive Councillor |
| KwaNdebele (Self-Rule) | |
| April 1981 to 17 November 1986 | Simon Skosana, Chief Minister |
| 17 November 1986 to 27 November 1986 | Klaas Mtshiweni, acting Chief Minister |
| 27 November 1986 to 3 February 1989 | George Majozi Mahlangu, Chief Minister |
| 3 February 1989 to 30 April 1990 | Jonas Masana Mabena, Chief Minister |
| 30 April 1990 to 26 April 1994 | Prince James Mahlangu, Chief Minister |
| KwaNdebele re-integrated into South Africa on 27 April 1994 | |