Note: Beginning in 1968, homelands similar to those in South Africa were established on the basis of then existing 17 native reservesfor the different groups in Namibia, and eventually three areas, East Caprivi, Ovamboland and Kavango, were granted self-government. In Jul 1980 the system was changed to one of separate governments on the basis of ethnicity only, and not geography. These governments were abolished in May 1989 at the start of the transition to independence. Party abbreviations: CDA = Christian Democratic Action for Social Justice (split from DTA, 1982-1989, merged into UDF);DC = Damara Council (est.1972, as party from 1980);DTA = Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (SWAPO opposition, merger of LP, SP, Christian Democratic Union, NUDO, etc.,est.1977);FCN =Federal Convention of Namibia (merger of RBDP and NUDO Progressive Party, est.1988);NUDO= National Unity Democratic Organization (1964-1991, merged into DTA);RBDP = Rehoboth Bevryder Demokratiese Party (Rehoboth Free Democratic Party, merged into FCN, in 1988);SP = Seoposengwe Party (formerly Tswana Alliance, 1975-1980, merged into DTA);UDF = United Democratic Front of Namibia (mainly Damara alliance incl. DC, est.1989)
1986 Bushman Advisory Council established, no self-government.
Chairman of the Executive Committee 29 Dec 1980 - May 1989 Justus Garoëb (b. 1942) DC
Chief Councillors (the paramount chiefs of the Ovaherero) 20 Jul 1970 - 27 Mar 1978 Clemens Mutuurunge Kapuuo (b. 1923 - d. 1978) 7 Jun 1978 - Jul 1980 Kuaima Isaac Riruako (b. 1935 - d. 2014) Chairmen of the Executive Committee 5 Dec 1980 - Sep 1984 Thimoteus Tjamuaha Sep 1984 - Aug 1987 Erastus Tjejamba (1st time) (b. 1936) Aug 1987 - Oct 1987 Gottlob Hengombe Mbaukua (1st time)(b. 1935) Oct 1987 - Feb 1988 Erastus Tjejamba (2nd time) (s.a.) Feb 1988 - May 1989 Gottlob Hengombe Mbaukua (2nd time)(s.a.)
1980 Included in theHerero administration.
Oct 1970 Okavangoland homeland administration established. 1972 Renamed Kavangoland. 9 May 1973 Self-government granted. Chief Councillor Oct 1970 - 11 May 1973 Linus Shashipapo (b. 1929 - d. 1985) Chief ministers 11 May 1973 - Nov 1973 Linus Shashipapo (s.a.) Nov 1973 - 20 Jan 1981 Alfons Majavero (b. 1934) DTA Chairman of the Executive Committee 20 Jan 1981 - May 1989 Sebastiaan Kamwanga (b. 1929 - d. 1999) DTA
Mar 1972 East Caprivi homeland administration established. Mar 1976 Self-government granted. 1 Apr 1976 Renamed Lozi. 1 Jul 1984 - May 1989 Administered by the central government. Chief Councillor Mar 1972 - Mar 1976 Josiah Moraliswane (b. 1914 - d. 1996) Chief ministers Mar 1976 - 20 Sep 1976 Josiah Moraliswane (s.a.) 21 Sep 1976 - 31 Mar 1981 Richard Temuso Muhinda Mamili (b. 1932 - d. 1987) DTA Chairmen of the Executive Committee 1 Apr 1981 - 30 Jun 1984 Josiah Moraliswane (s.a.) Chairmen of the Caprivi Second Tier Representative Authority (Chief Commissioners of the Caprivi) 1 Jul 1984 - 29 Aug 1984 H.J. Becker 30 Aug 1984 - 18 Mar 1986 F.P.J. "Fred" Visagie 19 Mar 1986 - 19 Aug 1986 Izak "Sakkie" Johannes van der (b. 1944 - d. 2014) Merwe 20 Aug 1986 - May 1989 Andries Gerhardus "Gerrit" Visser
Chairmen of the Executive Committee 1 Jul 1980 - 31 Mar 1985 Cornelius Cloete (b. 1945) DTA 1 Jun 1985 - May 1989 Daniel Luipert (b. 1937) DTA
2 Oct 1968 Ovamboland homeland administration established. 1972 Renamed Owambo. 1 May 1973 Self-government granted. Chief Councillors 2 Oct 1968 - 14 Jan 1972 Uushona Shiimi (b. 1919 - d. 1972) Jan 1972 - 1 May 1973 Filemon Elifas (b. 1932 - d. 1975) Chief ministers 1 May 1973 - 16 Aug 1975 Filemon Elifas (s.a.) 16 Aug 1975 - Jul 1980 Cornelius Thuhageni Njoba (b. 1930 - d. 1982) (acting to 26 Aug 1975) Chairmen of the Executive Committee Jul 1980 - Oct 1981 Cornelius Thuhageni Njoba (s.a.) DTA Oct 1981 - May 1989 Peter Tanyangenge Kalangula (b. 1926 - d. 2010) CDA
Commissioners-general for the Indigenous Peoples of South West Africa Jan 1964 - Jan 1965 Johannes Petrus van Schalkwyk (b. 1914 - d. 1967) Bruwer Jan 1965 - 1970 Martie J. Olivier 1970 - Sep 1977 Johannes "Jannie" Marthinus de Wet (b. 1927 - d. 2011)
Chairman of the Executive Committee(Captain of the Basters) 2 Jul 1979 - Jun 1989 Johannes "Hans" Diergaardt (b. 1927 - d. 1998) RBDP;1988 FCN
Chairman of the Executive Committee 19 Dec 1980 - May 1989 Constance Letang Kgosiemang (b. 1946 - d. 2012) SP;1980 DTA
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