Article by:
Clinton Moodley
Port Elizabeth, which had also previously been called Nelson Mandela Bay, will now carry the name of Gqeberha following approval and gazetting of the name by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, this week.
The city’s airport, which was called Port Elizabeth Airport, will now be referred to as the Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
If you visit the city, here are some activities to add to your bucket list:
Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park conserves the Big 7 and stretches from the rugged plains of the Karoo to the untamed coastline. Conveniently located only 40km from Gqeberha, Addo offers the best elephant viewing in the country. Read the full travel article here.