Mbuzini
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| Mbuzini | |
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  Mbuzini Mbuzini shown within South Africa
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| Coordinates: 25°56′S 31°56′E / 25.933°S 31.933°ECoordinates: 25°56′S 31°56′E / 25.933°S 31.933°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 8.71 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,070 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Mbuzini is a village in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Situated near to the borders of Mozambique and Swaziland. This is where Mozambican president, Samora Machel, and 34 other passengers died in a fatal aeroplane crash in 1986. A memorial service is held every year on the 19th of October at the site of the crash, which features a monument to the event.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sub Place Mbuzini". Census 2001.
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