Ciskei

geographical name

former enclave in the Republic of South Africa set aside for Black people as part of a government program of racial segregation; capital Bisho; granted independence 1981; abolished 1994

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“Ciskei.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ciskei. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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