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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.
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.
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.
Joel Pollak warns SA: Renaming Sandton Drive after Leila Khalid could lead to consulate closure
Joel Pollak has raised alarm over the renaming of Sandton Drive to honor Leila Khaled, claiming it could lead to the closure of the U. S. consulate in Johannesburg.
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.
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.