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Goodbye East London and Graaff-Reinet – big name changes coming for South Africa | SA News

Malcolm Libera
 ·28 Jan 2026

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East London is reportedly set to be renamed KuGompo City, while the historic town of Graaff-Reinet is to become Robert Sobukwe Town.

This comes after reports that Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie approved 21 geographical name changes across South Africa. 

Speaking to Daily Dispatch, South African Geographical Names Council chair Johnny Mohlala confirmed the changes.

However, while the approvals are in place, Mohlala stressed that the changes still…

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