Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions
The Guardian • 3/29/2026
Summary
A South African town is experiencing division over the proposed name change from Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe, honoring the anti-apartheid activist. The decision, approved by Minister Gayton McKenzie on 6 February, has led to petitions, rival marches, and a formal complaint from residents, stirring racial tensions in the community.
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