Street names are significant

While some names should be changed to build the 1994 rainbow nation vision, controversial figures like Leila Khaled should be avoided.

Romeo and Juliet

Most South Africans would rightfully argue that the process of changing street names is tedious and a waste of taxpayers’ money that should rather be used for service delivery.People who are used to certain streets’ names tend to be confused or lost, especially if they haven’t been aware of the renaming process.

For example, Francis Baard Street is still Schoeman Street to many. It’s also easier to find Church Street than Stanza Bopape Street. Name-changing serves to acknowledge those who have suffered in the past. It also helps the disadvantaged regain their dignity as they remember their heroes.

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