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Joburg weighs diplomatic impact of renaming Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist

The City of Johannesburg is reconsidering the diplomatic implications of renaming Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist Leila Khaled, especially in light of strained relations with the US following Donald Trump's election. While public consultations showed majority support for the name change, Mayor Morero emphasises that diplomatic sensitivity must be prioritised to protect South Africa's international relations.

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Joburg weighs diplomatic impact of renaming Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist

The City of Johannesburg is reconsidering the diplomatic implications of renaming Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist Leila Khaled, especially in light of strained relations with the US following Donald Trump's election. While public consultations showed majority support for the name change, Mayor Morero emphasises that diplomatic sensitivity must be prioritised to protect South Africa's international relations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

US-SA tensions rise as unions defy Ramaphosa over Rasool welcome

The defiance highlights growing internal divisions over South Africa's diplomatic approach to US relations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Joburg MMC threatens to wear Hitler T-shirt in protest against pro-Israel DA councillor

A heated Johannesburg council meeting descended into controversy after a PAC MMC threatened to wear a Hitler T-shirt in response to a DA councillor's pro-Israel attire. The incident occurred amid debates over the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, highlighting growing tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict in local politics.

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Joburg MMC threatens to wear Hitler T-shirt in protest against pro-Israel DA councillor

A heated Johannesburg council meeting descended into controversy after a PAC MMC threatened to wear a Hitler T-shirt in response to a DA councillor's pro-Israel attire. The incident occurred amid debates over the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, highlighting growing tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict in local politics.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Big collision involving multiple trucks and cars on the N3 in Durban

Initial reports are that somehow a truck lost control and ploughed into vehicles that were slowing down for the toll plaza and traffic.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published