This comes after East London is set to become KuGompo City, while the historic Karoo town of Graaff-Reinet will be renamed Robert Sobukwe Town, following the minister’s approval of 21 geographical name changes nationwide, as per BusinessTech. The changes form part of a broader national renaming process that has seen more than 1,500 geographical features renamed since 1994, including towns, rivers, mountains and airports. Initial proposals included names such as Monti and KuGompo, though complications arose as a township already carries the KuGompo name. ‘I feel like there’s nothing wrong with the name.’Graaff-Reinet’s shift to Robert Sobukwe TownThe decision to rename Graaff-Reinet follows years of discussion and earlier resistance. ‘For the people of Robert Sobukwe Town, it corrects a colonial legacy and restores historical dignity,‘ she said, adding that the process demonstrated the impact of sustained civic engagement.