Explore Manjacaze

Gaza Province is filled with historical significance owing to the many battles fought in this region against the Portuguese colonialists. Many of Mozambique's heroes, the first president of Frelimo and the first president of Mozambique was born here.

MANDLAKAZI
Mandlakazi Village was the last capital of Gaza State. At the centre of the village is a monument in tribute to the King Ngungunhane. Behind the District Government office there is an historical Tambeira tree, locally known as Tsondzo, where King Ngungunhana gathered regularly with the high commanders of his army during the resistance war against the Portuguese colonialists.

NWADJAHANE MUSEUM
In the district of Manjacaze is an open air museum which preserves and showcases the life and work of Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane, the first President of Frelimo and the architect of the national unity of Mozambicans. Among the exhibits at the museum is the original rustic house that Mondlane had built in 1960 when he became a United Nations official. The complex also includes the family cemetery, a library, a commemorative monument and a preservation area.

COOLELA
Is an historical site, located in the Mandlakzi District. During the Portuguese penetrative attack and the strong resistance of the National army, much blood was shed. At the site is a monument dedicated to Mozambican warriors that died in the battle, and a sign board indicating the protected area according to the law (lei 10/88 de 22 de Dezembro).