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The DA wants to know the cost of changing the names and the public participation process.

EarlierBriefly.co.zareported on thegovernment 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.

At this time, residents were given the opportunity to challenge the name changes that were proposed.

Back in 2019, PE residents were not impressed with the possible name change.

DA upset over Port Elizabeth’s name change

The DA believes the ANC has ‘gone too far’ after various towns and two airports names' were changed. Image: People’s Assembly, StockSource: Getty Images

Many South Africans, however, have headed online to share their opinion on Port Elizabeth’s new name.

Briefly.co.zatakes a look at some of the varies tweets about Gqeberha.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

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