The changes were implemented on 23 February and saw many famous locations lose their former names.
Port Elizabeth was renamed Gqeberga, Uitenhage became Kariega and King Williams Town became Qonce.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture also received 690 emailed objections.
Nathi Mthethwa is not giving in to public disapproval of recent name changes in the Eastern Cape. Image: GettySource: Facebook
Hulisani Ravele took to Twitter and slammed the minister for not fighting for the rights ofMzansiartists.
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