A fierce row has erupted in South Africa over the renaming of the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, a place closely associated with Afrikaner heritage.

Authorities moved to rename the nearly 250-year-old town after anti-apartheid leader Robert Sobukwe, triggering protests, petitions and legal challenges from residents.

Opponents say the move risks erasing cultural and historical identity, while supporters argue it is part of a broader effort to address colonial-era legacies and recognise liberation figures.

The dispute has exposed deep divisions over history, identity and transformation in post-apartheid South Africa.

South Africa Row Over Graaff-Reinet Renaming Sparks Afrikaner Backlash | WION

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South Africa Row Over Graaff-Reinet Renaming Sparks Afrikaner Backlash | WION