The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has announced a series of new name changes for towns and villages in South Africa.

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has announced a series of new name changes for towns and villages in South Africa.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, calls on the public to comment on the proposed names and renaming of major provincial roads.

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South Africa’s ‘name change’ drive has continued in earnest this week, as locations across two provinces underwent a major revamp.

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Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthetwa said the objections to the changes, including Gqeberha, Qonce and Kariega, didn’t warrant being considered

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An online petition to change the name back from Gqeberha to Port Elizabeth has reached more than 78 000 signatures and counting.