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South Africa approved 21 name changes to remove colonial names and honor historical figures.
South Africa has approved 21 geographical name changes, including East London becoming KuGompo City and Graaff-Reinet renamed Robert Sobukwe Town, following public consultations.
Other updates in the Eastern Cape include Aberdeen to Xamdeboo and Adendorp to KwaMseki Bishop Limba.
The changes, to be formally gazetted soon, aim to correct colonial legacies and honor historical figures.
Business leaders raised concerns over rebranding costs, while officials emphasize the cultural significance.
Over 1,500 places have been renamed since 1994, with more proposed changes pending review.
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Sudáfrica aprobó 21 cambios de nombre para eliminar los nombres coloniales y honrar figuras históricas.