Davidson Jabavu was born in 1885, a year after his father John Tengo Jabavu formed the Izimvo Zabantsundu as the first Xhosa publication. DDT Jabavu studied at Lovedale College and taught at the University of Fort Hare, establishing a number of community development organizations including the Farmersʼ Association. This organization gained much influence with the establishment of the Fort Cox Agricultural College and Debe Post Office. Between 1944 and 1966 he taught many students who became prolific politicians, Robert Mugabe being his last surviving student. DDT Jabavu was an academic and author. His home may be visited by appointment.