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The plan to rename Cape Town International Airport has been shelved, say reports.
The news comes after there was a reported deadlock on which historic icon to name the international airport after.
The renaming of the Cape Town International Airport has been abandoned due to not being able to reach an agreement. Image: Mark Mansfield/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
During the meeting names such as Krotoa and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Airport were proposed.
A report byIOLstated that the renaming of the airport was brought into the public light after Winnie’s funeral.
Previously,Briefly.co.zareported on theSA government releasing a list of 13 different name changes to towns and airports.
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Port Elizabeth is the big one with the Friendly City’s name being changed to Gqeberha.
Reports say that the name change process was lengthy and lasted around two years.
At this time, residents were given the opportunity to challenge the name changes that were proposed.
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Back in 2019, PE residents were not impressed with the possible name change.
Many South Africans, however, have headed online to share their opinion on Port Elizabeth’s new name.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
