AfriForum Drags McKenzie to Court over Graaff-Reinet Name Change to Robert Sobukwe Town

AfriForum drags McKenzie to court over Graaff-Reinet name change to Robert Sobukwe Town

AfriForum Takes McKenzie To Court Over Graaff-Reinet Renaming

[Image: Instagram] When it comes to the renaming of Karoo town, Graaff-Reinet, from it’s current new name, Robert Sobukwe Town, Sport, arts, and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, has been dragging his heels, despite the backlash from residents. So AfriForum stepped in, and now McKenzie will have to appear in court for not undoing the renaming. Because the 240-year-old Eastern Cape town has a unique history, especially for Afrikaners, AfriForum …

AfriForum takes Gayton McKenzie to court over Graaff-Reinet name change

AfriForum takes Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie to court over renaming Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe Town, citing lack of consultation and opposition.

AfriForum Wants Court To Stop Graaff-Reinet’s Name Change To Robert Sobukwe Town

Johannesburg – AfriForum has announced that it is approaching the High Court in Pretoria to review and set aside the name change of Graaff-Reinet. The move follows Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton Mackenzie’s announcement in the Government Gazette of 6 February 2026 that 21 place names in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are changing, including that of Graaff-Reinet. Since then, AfriForum has opposed the name change of the Eastern Cape …