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2024-12-19 22:02:28 +02:00

Rhoodie

No I do not

Name erodes social cohesion

2024-12-09 14:21:54 +02:00

Amanda

No I do not

Political motivation

At least name it after a stalwart financial South African giant to keep the link with wealth creation. What about Trevor Manual drive or pravin Gordhan drive if you insist on changing it.
A foreign unknown terrorist? Really? Anotherpoorly thought out idea courtesy of the ruling party.
I love this country and all it's people but for heavens sake put clear minded, logical, practical people in power.

2024-12-09 14:21:50 +02:00

Amanda

No I do not

Political motivation

At least name it after a stalwart financial South African giant to keep the link with wealth creation. What about Trevor Manual drive or pravin Gordhan drive if you insist on changing it.
A foreign unknown terrorist? Really? Anotherpoorly thought out idea courtesy of the ruling party.
I love this country and all it's people but for heavens sake put clear minded, logical, practical people in power.

2024-12-03 14:29:25 +02:00

Talia

No I do not

Other

A terrorist should not be honoured for their actions, they should be condemned. It is not an honourable act. It is an act of TERROR. Against the rights of human beings! What are we teaching our children then? It is a bad example.
She is not South African either so I don't see why she should be honoured at all.

2024-12-02 16:08:20 +02:00

Zimele

No I do not

Political motivation

Renaming a major road in South Africa by motivation that is purely political and fails to express our nature, history and development as South Africans is not a good route. And it is worse when you find that the new name is of someone who is does not represent exceptional figurism that brings us together however divides us.

2024-12-01 08:45:55 +02:00

Michelle

No I do not

Name erodes social cohesion

If a name change is deemed necessary, select any other words: NOT people's names.

2024-11-29 12:22:22 +02:00

Debra

No I do not

Political motivation

We don't support terrorists.

2024-11-29 11:55:45 +02:00

Modise

No I do not

Icon is not South African

Name it Biko Drive, Matlhangu Drive, Rainbow Drive, or (Any Bushmen Term or Name) Drive.

2024-11-28 10:50:39 +02:00

Heinrich

No I do not

Financial implications

2024-11-28 06:42:38 +02:00

Jasmyn

No I do not

Political motivation

Naming a main road after a foreign terrorist is not ok. There are enough heroes in this country to choose from should they feel the absolute urge to rename a street every 2 weeks.
Rassie Erasmus Drive / Dricus Du Plessis Drive - as a start

2024-11-27 07:51:29 +02:00

Harry

No I do not

Icon is not South African

We dont support terrorists

2024-11-25 14:33:25 +02:00

Beverley

No I do not

Political motivation

Stop fooling around with street names, rather use the money to fix the roads.

2024-11-23 08:34:27 +02:00

Ncumisa

No I do not

Icon is not South African

2024-11-22 05:41:10 +02:00

Louisa

No I do not

Financial implications

In South Africa we have sooooo many problems. Waisting money on such insignificant matters is borderline criminal considering that some communities don't have water or electricity and other basic services. These types of frivolous expenses should not even be considered

2024-11-22 05:41:07 +02:00

Louisa

No I do not

Financial implications

In South Africa we have sooooo many problems. Waisting money on such insignificant matters is borderline criminal considering that some communities don't have water or electricity and other basic services. These types of frivolous expenses should not even be considered

2024-11-19 07:13:35 +02:00

Ronita

No I do not

Other

Never heard of this person. I am from Johannesburg but now live in Durban. The ANC is famous for not listening to the people. They make a sow of listening to the people but pay no attention . We woke up one day in Durban and and many main roads throughout the city was renamed at one time. Atrocious!

2024-11-18 20:39:27 +02:00

Peter

No I do not

Other

Renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive is celebrating the first woman to hijack an airplane, and that is unacceptable.

The road should remain called Sandton Drive as this is a name that people know.

2024-11-13 18:48:11 +02:00

Rubin

No I do not

Name erodes social cohesion

Name changes are absurd generally and Sandton took 50 years to become globally recognized. Changing the name of one of the most well known streets in the country to such an unknown person makes no sense and will cost a fortune.

2024-11-13 07:41:53 +02:00

Brumilda

No I do not

Political motivation

2024-11-08 16:32:00 +02:00

Nick

No I do not

Financial implications

Call it First Avenue, Sandown. This and the legal case bought before the ICJ is a disgrace to God, the God of Israel who WILL rebuke you and to the LORD Jesus.

2024-11-07 19:38:35 +02:00

Fikiswa

No I do not

Financial implications

2024-11-07 15:09:43 +02:00

Saaraa

Yes I do

No concern

South Africa Just show support for Palestine due to our horrific heritage. It shows solidarity.

2024-11-07 03:50:47 +02:00

Zubair

Yes I do

No concern

2024-11-06 14:50:21 +02:00

Gaxela

No I do not

Name erodes social cohesion

South Africa has a good data base of heroes that have contributed to the struggle and this move promotes racial divide and there is no relevance to our history and the south africa we are building today. Our children will be left with the burden that they wont even relate to.

2024-11-06 10:14:40 +02:00

Graham

No I do not

Financial implications

2024-11-05 17:48:20 +02:00

Katherine

No I do not

Political motivation

She is a murdering terrorist and an icon of jewish hate. Her motives were violence and death of all non arad sufi muslims. Shes the worst creature to possibly be considered outside of other ANC members. Why rename a city road after a terrorist? There werent any black people EVER who lived in the Sandton area before whites built it. There were NEVER arabs in southern africa past Zimbabwe. We are NOT a muslim, arab, or terrorist nation. We must not rename a road to this piece of shit.

2024-11-05 12:06:31 +02:00

Amanda

No I do not

Political motivation

2024-11-05 07:47:10 +02:00

E

No I do not

Political motivation

This name does not represent the sentiment of the population. It is unconstitutional. NO. Stop it!!

2024-11-03 19:57:46 +02:00

Lior

No I do not

Name erodes social cohesion

Leila Khaled is a well-known figure associated with terrorism. As a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), she was involved in two notorious airplane hijackings in 1969 and 1970, actions that endangered countless lives and left lasting trauma for many. Honoring someone with such a history of violence and terror would send a deeply troubling message, suggesting that our community condones or even glorifies acts of terrorism.

This proposed renaming could create deep divisions within the community, especially among those who have been personally affected by terrorism or violence. It also risks damaging the city’s image and discouraging investment, tourism, and business interests in the area.

Rather than recognizing a figure with such a controversial and violent legacy, I believe it would be far more meaningful to celebrate South Africa’s own incredible leaders who have dedicated their lives to promoting peace, unity, and justice. Honoring such individuals would not only reflect our country’s history and values but also inspire future generations to work towards a more inclusive and harmonious society.

I respectfully urge you to reconsider this proposal and choose a name that brings our community together, celebrating our rich and proud heritage, rather than dividing us.

2024-11-03 15:20:10 +02:00

Hannie

No I do not

Financial implications

History is history. Some of the new names I can not even pronounce. There are enough NEW neighborhoods and towns that can get one of these unpronounceable names!