Chief Sigcawu of Pondoland and Cape Colony

Sigcawu ka-Sarhili (1892-1902) was the King of the

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nation from

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until his death in

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. His father was Sarili ka Hintsa and mother Queen Nobuthe. Sigcawu had three sons Siphendu Gwebecimele, Salukaphathwa Gwebi'nkumbi Sigcawu and Daliza Sigcawu.

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Xhosa people Rulers of the Gcaleka 1902 deaths Sigcawu family 1892 births {{Africa-royal-stub