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Minister McKenzie advances Transformation through approval of 21 Geographical Name Changes | SA News

Minister McKenzie advances Transformation through approval of 21 Geographical Name Changes

On Monday, 26 January 2026, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Honourable Mr Gayton McKenzie, approved twenty-one (21) geographical name changes and name registrations from the Eastern Cape (EC) and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provinces, following recommendations from the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC).

These approvals reflect the Department’s ongoing commitment to transforming South Africa’s naming landscape, promoting social cohesion, and recognising the country’s diverse heritage.

The mission of the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC) is to standardise…

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