insert_link South Africa DA Files Over 5,000 Objections Against Renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive DA has filed over five-thousand objections to the City of Johannesburg against the planned renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. According to the party, residents believe the renaming is a costly distraction from essential services and that proper consultation hasn't taken place. They argue any name change should honour a South African hero instead of the former Palestinian militant. The DA’s Leah Potgieter says local businesses are worried […] todayOctober 16, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Applauds Johannesburg’s Decision to Rename Sandton Drive in Honor of Palestinian Politician Leila Khaled South African union, Cosatu has welcomed the City of Johannesburg's decision to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian politician Leila Khaled as a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Cosatu deputy international secretary, Noxolo Bhengu, praised the city council for this move, recognising it as a tribute to those who contributed to the fight against apartheid and a symbol of the shared struggle against colonialism: todayOctober 9, 2024 15