Willowvale is a town in Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, 32 km southeast of Idutywa. It was established as a military post in 1879 and so named because of its situation on a stream with willow trees on its banks.
Notable people Chief Derrick Mgwebi "Aa! Daliwonga!", the Chief and elder in Xhosa Kingdom; and former South African military commander and Lieutenant General Ace Ncobo, former South African football (soccer) referee. King Ahlangene Sigcawu "Aa! Vulikhaya!", the King of the Xhosa Kingdom. King Bungeni Zwelidumile Sigcawu "Aa! Zwelidumile!", the King of the Xhosa Kingdom. King Xolilizwe Mzikayise Sigcawu "Aa! Xolilizwe!", the King of the Xhosa Kingdom. King Zwelonke Sigcawu "Aa! Zwelonke!", the King of the Xhosa kingdom.
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