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9 Naming & Renaming 1 Vulindlela
2 Inkanyezi
The Naming and Renaming programme of 3 Johnny Clegg
Residence
Nelson Mandela University symbolically signals 4 Newtonian
the University’s commitment to transformation in 5 Masakhane
naming places, spaces and buildings in ways that 6 Mapungubwe
enhance our name and intellectual identity. 7 Pius Langa
The aim is to use heritage to build social 8 Eleanor Xiniwe
solidarity and promote social justice. 9 Ulwazi
The process dates back to 20 July 2017, when
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University was
officially renamed Nelson Mandela University.
Here are a few of the buildings which have
recently been renamed.

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