List of heads of state of Venda
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Venda
The following is a list of heads of state of Venda, since the establishment of self-government in 1969.
List of the Heads of State of Venda
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
| Tenure | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VhaVenda Territorial Authority | |||
| October 1969 to 1 February 1973 | Patrick Mphephu, Chief Councillor | NPV | |
| Venda (Self-Rule) | |||
| 1 February 1973 to 13 September 1979 | Patrick Mphephu, Chief Minister | NPV | |
| Republic of Venda (Independent) | |||
| 13 September 1979 to 17 April 1988 | Patrick Mphephu, President | NPV | Died in office |
| 17 April 1988 to 10 May 1988 | Frank N. Ravele, Acting President | NPV | |
| 10 May 1988 to 5 April 1990 | Frank N. Ravele, President | Deposed | |
| 5 April 1990 to 25 January 1994 | Gabriel Ramushwana, Head of State (Chairman of the Council of National Unity) | Mil | |
| 25 January 1994 to 26 April 1994 | Tshamano G. Ramabulana, Head of State (Chairman of the Council of National Unity) | Mil | |
| Venda re-integrated into South Africa on 27 April 1994 | |||
Political affiliation
- NPV - National Party of Venda
- Mil - Military
See also
- Bantustan
- President of South Africa
- List of State Presidents of South Africa
- List of Prime Ministers of South Africa
- Governor-General of the Union of South Africa
- Apartheid
- Non-recognized nations
- Lists of Incumbents
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