The SAZF collected over 3200 letters of objection to the proposed re-naming of Sandton Drive, thanks to our mobilized, proactive community.

These personal objection letters were sent to the Directorate: Art, Culture & Heritage of the City of Johannesburg and receipt has been acknowledged.

To see an objection letter, click here. 

The SAZF made a comprehensive submission to the City of Johannesburg. You can read it here. 

The SAZF will be monitoring the processes of the Directorate: Art, Culture & Heritage of the City of Johannesburg closely to ensure compliance with the Naming Policy and other applicable laws.

Click here to see our letter to DIRCO on how the proposed renaming contradicts the laws of diplomacy.

Click here to read the press release on this letter to DIRCO.

Click here to see our letter to the COJ International Relations Unit questioning their preference of the twinning city agreement with Ramallah over the other twinning city agreements of Johannesburg, especially the sister city agreement with New York City.