THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 11:05 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 11:05
Articles about name changes

Tshwane mayor puts his foot down on name change furore

Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa says Pretoria will be renamed Tshwane before the end of 2012 -- regardless of the cost or opposition to the move.

South Sudan's tricky name game

Nile Republic, Kush Republic, Juwama and Azania -- these were some of the tantalising names that were being touted for South Sudan.

AfriForum claims victory over Pretoria name change

The government has complied with AfriForum's demand that Pretoria retain its present name, the organisation said on Friday.

FF+ threatens 'mass protests' over Pretoria name change

Attempts by the government to change the name of Pretoria will result in "mass protests" during the 2010 World Cup, the FF+ said on Tuesday.

Motlanthe calls for change in approach to name changes

President Kgalema Motlanthe has proposed a new approach to place name changes.

Will Pretoria have a Fidel Castro Street?

One of Pretoria's main streets should be renamed after former Cuban president Fidel Castro, the SACP said at a street-name hearing on Monday.

Parties in court bid to challenge Durban name changes

Opposition parties have taken the battle over Durban's controversial street-renaming process to the courts, the Mercury reported on Thursday.


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