The South Ndebele Territory Authority was created in 1977 and achieved status as a self-governing Bantustan in 1981. The region was set aside to serve as a homeland for the South Ndebele people. The territory was scheduled to become fully independent in 1986, but did not have a viable economy to make the transition.
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Aloe arborescens - The candelabra aloe, also known as the torch aloe, is one of about 500 species in the aloe tribe, a group of succulent plants. “Arborescens” defines the plant’s tree-like appearance; it can grows to heights of 3 meters. The leaves, dependent on region and sunlight, range from green-yellow to green-blue. They have small spikes along the edges and are arranged in rosettes; an arrangement of leaves or structures resembling leaves. The bright red flowers grow on an inflorescence towering up to 50 centimeters above the plants.
