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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is in a
process of naming and renaming provincial roads and calls on all interested and
affected parties to make comments on proposed names and the renaming of major
provincial roads. 
Proposed names include those of eminent persons from various
fields including political, business, labour and sporting fields. They also
include literary figures across the social, cultural, economic and political
spectrum. As per the Gauteng Geographical Names Committee (GGNC) Policy
Guidelines, in terms of Section 2 (2.4) of the Policy Framework and Guidelines
for Geographical Naming System in Gauteng, communities should be sufficiently
consulted.
The Department will host public participation workshops
across the province as part of consultation and efforts to create awareness
regarding the proposed naming and renaming of identified roads.
The proposed changes are:
▪ N12 to Ahmed Kathrada Freeway;
▪ R59 to Helen Suzman Drive;
▪ R80 to Dr Sam Motsuenyane Drive;
▪ R55 to Philip Kgosana Drive;
▪ R500 to Elijah Barayi Drive;
▪ R50 to Joost van der Westhuizen Drive;
▪ R42 to Ellen Khuzwayo Drive; and
▪ P139/1 (Christiaan de Wet/Northumberland Road) to Andrew
Mlangeni Drive
Interested and affected parties are invited to submit
comments on the proposed naming and renaming of the provincial roads to Rhulani.Mahori@gauteng.gov.za or
contact him on 066 474 3000 for more information.