The name of Port Elizabeth refuses to die
A year after city renamed Gqeberha, building and road signs remain unchanged
The name changes meant to reflect SA’s heritage are not being championed by authorities as nearly a year down the line, municipal vehicles, hospitals, a court building and road signs still brandish the Port Elizabeth name, not Gqeberha.
The controversial change was gazetted by sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa on February 23 2021...
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