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In 2020, the City ofJohannesburgbegan proceedings to rename William Nicol Drive after late struggle veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
The city promised to conduct a thorough process involving the community.
The City of Johannesburg wants to know what the people think about renaming William Nicol Drive after Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Photo credit: @MyANCSource: Facebook
Mbizana will officially change names on the first of April.
Cogta spokesperson Mamnkeli Ngam confirmed that the municipality will change names according toSowetan Live.
In other, NelsonMandelaBay mayor Nqaba Bhanga has requested in writing thatPort Elizabeth remains the name of the city.
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He claims that Gqeberha has no meaning for the people living there.
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.
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He said that the mayor does not believe that the name is inclusive.
Bhanga believes that Gqeberha has no isiXhosa meaning and the city should still be called Port Elizabeth.
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