Grahamstown, now known as Makhanda
… 2018 the city changed its name to Makhanda. Makhanda was a Xhosa warrior and prophet who led an 1819 attack on … urban area, 97,815. Following the expulsion of the Xhosa chief, Ndlambe and some 20,000 of his followers from … and punishments were harsh. Following the expulsion of the Xhosa chief Ndlambe and some 20,000 of his followers from the …