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Minister McKenzie misled the people, DA demands transparency on Eastern Cape name changes | SA News

2 February 2026 by Guest

Note to Editors: Please find attached a soundbite by Samantha Graham-Maré MP

Minister Gayton McKenzie misled the people of the Eastern Cape when, a year and a half ago, he told the media that he was not approving the name changes for Graaff-Reinet and that there were bigger issues that needed attention. He has now signed off on the change of 21 names, including Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe Town, East London to KuGompo City, Aberdeen to Xamdeboo, Adendorp to KwaMseki Bishop Limba and Nieu-Bethesda to Kwa Noheleni.

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