South Africa

Gqeberha furore: One week left to object

Those opposed to name change have until March 25 to present views

17 March 2021 - 08:56 By Michael Kimberley
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The Donkin Reserve in Gqeberha. There are only a few days left to lodge objections to Port Elizabeth's new name
The Donkin Reserve in Gqeberha. There are only a few days left to lodge objections to Port Elizabeth's new name
Image: KAREN VAN ROOYEN

There is one week left before the closing date for objections to the renaming of Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha and Uitenhage to Kariega.     

The name changes continue to be a hot topic in SA, and those who want the new names reversed have until Thursday next week to object.

The objections include the renaming of Port Elizabeth International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. 

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