

The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the city centre.
The new names come as part of an initiative to redevelop the metro’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Precinct.
The draft version of the Desmond Tutu Precinct Plan is currently open for comment, with submissions due by Friday, 17 April 2026.
However, the proposed road name changes are submitted through a separate public comment window, which has a submission deadline of 5 May…
Sharpeville Massacre: In 1960, police opened fire on a peaceful protest against
pass laws, killing 69 people and marking a turning point in the anti-apartheid struggle.

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