From October 1977 to 30 September 1979, the territory was known as the Ndebele Territorial Authority. On 1 October 1979, it was officially established as a homeland with a legislative assembly under the new name
KwaNdebele.
Simon Skosana remained in office as Chief Executive Councillor until 1 April 1981, when KwaNdebele was granted self-governing status and Skosana was appointed to the new position of Chief Minister of KwaNdebele. == Chief ministers: 1981–1994 ==