List of heads of state of Venda

Coat of Arms of the Republic of Venda

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Tenure Incumbent Affiliation Notes
VhaVenda Territorial Authority
October 1969 to 1 February 1973Patrick Mphephu, Chief CouncillorNPV
Venda (Self-Rule)
1 February 1973 to 13 September 1979Patrick Mphephu, Chief MinisterNPV
Republic of Venda (Independent)
13 September 1979 to 17 April 1988Patrick Mphephu, PresidentNPVDied in office
17 April 1988 to 10 May 1988Frank N. Ravele, Acting PresidentNPV
10 May 1988 to 5 April 1990Frank N. Ravele, PresidentDeposed
5 April 1990 to 25 January 1994Gabriel Ramushwana, Head of State (Chairman of the Council of National Unity)Mil
25 January 1994 to 26 April 1994Tshamano G. Ramabulana, Head of State (Chairman of the Council of National Unity)Mil
Venda re-integrated into South Africa on 27 April 1994

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