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Sport, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa. File image.Image: Veli Nhlapo
GQEBERHA

‘All the objections are rejected’ — Nathi Mthethwa dismisses opposition to Eastern Cape name changes

Sport, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa has rejected all objections made against the name changes in the Eastern Cape. In February, Mthethwa announced the new names for cities, towns and airports in the Eastern Cape, including…

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TOUCHY ISSUE: Leaders discuss the name changes on Monday nightImage: SUPPLIED
GQEBERHA PORT ELIZABETH

Metro to officially object to minister over Gqeberha, Kariega names

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will make a formal submission to arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa on Tuesday objecting to the names Gqeberha and Kariega. Mayor Nqaba Bhanga hosted a meeting at City Hall on Monday evening with…

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Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Nqaba Bhanga said the name changes were “ill-advised”.Image: Werner Hills
NELSON MANDELA BAY

‘Not inclusive and no isiXhosa meaning’: Mandela Bay mayor opposes new names

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Nqaba Bhanga has come out in opposition to the government’s decision to change the names of Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, labelling the choices “ill-advised”. In a series of tweets, he said he has written to…

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