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Town Name Changes and Your ID | Johannesburg News
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Some Eastern Cape towns like Lady Grey, Sterkspruit, and Herschel might soon get new names—Inkosi Makhobeni, Inkosi Mpangazi, and Inkosi Lihlongo—part of a broader official renaming effort. But don’t panic: you won’t need to rush out for new IDs, passports, or driver’s licenses just because street signs change. The government doesn’t require replacing these documents over a name shift. However, update your address with traffic authorities, notify vehicle registration offices if needed, and keep an eye on municipal bills—since they’re often used as proof of residence. The key? Only update records where necessary, not everything at once.
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