Engcobo is an area approximately 2 848 km squared and 80 km away from Qunu (Mtata) where former Tat’u Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela was born. Engcobo is bordered with Idutywa, Cofimvaba, Elliot and Umtata and is also a transit route for all types of travellers. Whether you like to call it Ngcobo (formerly Engcobo), or affectionately as EmaQwathini – the land of the Qwathi, this is just an area you would love to know.