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Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Nqaba Bhanga has requested in writing that Port Elizabeth remains the name of the city.
He claims that Gqeberha has no meaning for the people living there.
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He has requested that Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa reverse the name change.
His spokesperson, Morne Steyn confirmed that the mayor is against the renaming of the city.
He said that the mayor does not believe that the name is inclusive.
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Nqaba Bhanga wants to reverse the name change back to Port Elizabeth. Photo credit: Nqaba BhangaSource: Facebook
Bhanga believes that Gqeberha has no isiXhosa meaning and the city should still be called Port Elizabeth.
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.
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At this time, residents were given the opportunity to challenge the name changes that were proposed.
Back in 2019, PE residents were not impressed by the possible name change.
The DA wants to know the cost of changing the names and the public participation process.
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