Stella Sigcau Ousted in Transkei Military Coup December 30, 1987
Stella Sigcau, Prime minister of the South African Bantustan of Transkei, is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General Bantu Holomisa.
Date: December 30, 1987
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