He was educated at Impumalanga Primary School, Mahashini, Nongoma from 1933 to 1943, then at Adams College, Amanzimtoti from 1944 to 1947.
Ia dididik di Sekolah Dasar Impumalanga, Mahashini, Nongoma dari 1933 sampai 1943, kemudian di Kolese Adams, Amanzimtoti dari 1944 sampai 1947.