Port Elizabeth changes its name to Gqeberha
Port Elizabeth now known as Gqeberha The city of Port Elizabeth is changing its name to Gqeberha. The decision was officially approved on Tuesday by South African Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa. The new name was submitted by Boy Lamani of KwaMagxaki, who said that Gqeberha was IsiXhosa named for Walmer Township, one of the first and oldest Port Elizabeth townships. It is not just the name of the city that is being renamed but also the airport; The Port Elizabeth International Airport will be changed to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Last year, the minister, Nathi Mthethwa recommended an audit of offensive names, symbol and structures, like street names, public places, statues etc. He said that it was unacceptable that South Africa's Black majority population is still cultural minority when it comes to apartheid and colonial symbols still dominating the landscape. Port Elizabeth, popularly known as PE, is the most populous city in Eastern Cape Pr...