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Government dismisses all objections to Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage name changes – Gqeberha in the News

21 June 2021 By Port Elizabethan

Government dismisses all objections to Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage name changes: Arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa rejected all objections to the heavily criticised name changes in the Eastern Cape, saying they have no merit.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Engen Diesel Club shows truckers some love: The Engen Diesel Club (EDC) is prioritising the needs of the trucking community this month by distributing hampers to long-haul drivers to maximise their comfort and safety whilst on the road. Living …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

DiDi invites Gauteng drivers to join partner network: In a statement, DiDi says driver registration is now open in Johannesburg and Pretoria, encouraging drivers to sign up to its mobility platform. It describes the expansion in Gauteng as a milestone …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Only cellphone stolen from driver of torched R1.6m truck: Only a cellphone was stolen from the driver of a torched R1.6m truck transporting manganese in Gqeberha on Monday.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Gqeberha name change: Thousands of objections rejected: The pronunciation lessons some people needed for new place names like Gqeberha and Qonce will not be wasted after Sport Minister Nathi Mthethwa rejected thousands of objections to name changes in the …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

VP Grudge Race series delivers high-octane thrills: High revs and hot tyres made for an unforgettable weekend for petrolheads tuning in virtually for the VP Grudge Racing series, with two hometown racers claiming top honours in their categories.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Gqeberha and Kariega name changes here to stay — Mthethwa: Like it or not, the names Gqeberha and Kariega are here to stay. Arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa rejected thousands of objections his office received from Nelson Mandela Bay residents as he …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Bhanga considering legal action over NMB towns’ name changes: The Democratic Alliance’s Nelson Mandela Metro mayor, Nqaba Bhanga, says the municipality is considering all options, including legal action to prevent the new names of towns in the metro of becoming …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Botswana to part ways with Algerian coach Amrouche: Struggling Botswana will not renew the contract of Algeria-born national coach Adel Amrouche when it expires in August, the national football association confirmed on Sunday. Before moving to Botswana …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.


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