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Gqeberha (Xhosa: [ᶢǃʱɛ̀ɓéːxà]; English: / k ɛ ˈ b ɛər x ə / keb-AIR-khə), formerly known as Port Elizabeth, and colloquially referred to as P.E., is a major seaport and the most populous city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Feb 24, 2021 · Many South Africans are learning how to pronounce Gqeberha, the new name for the city of Port Elizabeth. It is the Xhosa name for the Baakens River, which flows through the city.
Mar 23, 2021 · The second-oldest colonial city in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, has a new name. That new name mixes some of the unique linguistics of a widely spoken language known as Xhosa. And yet, as NPR's...
Feb 24, 2021 · How to say Gqeberha - the new Xhosa name for Port Elizabeth. South Africa has changed the name of Port Elizabeth, a major city in the Eastern Cape province, to Gqeberha. It is a Xhosa name - so...
Gqeberha is a vibrant city in South Africa that comes alive during the summer months, with a real laid back, coastal feel. This city is never really in a hurry – life slows down to a gentler pace and a more mellow vibe – absolutely perfect to destress after a hectic year!
Jul 20, 2023 · Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth (Still known as PE if you want to sound South African) is South Africa's fifth largest city and is located on the Indian Ocean coast half-way between Cape Town and Durban, in the Eastern Cape, about 260 km from Knysna. Also known as the friendly city and the windy city, it tends to live up to both names.
The city stretches for 16km along the scenic Algoa Bay and is a major port dating back to the 1820s. With a multicultural history, an idyllic setting on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean and a wealth of wildlife to be found inland, Port Elizabeth is well worth a visit!
Feb 25, 2021 · South Africa’s city of Port Elizabeth has been officially renamed Gqeberha – derived from the Xhosa language – the native tongue of late political hero Nelson Mandela.
Mar 19, 2021 · Located to the southern extreme of Nelson Mandela Bay and at the end of South Africa’s ever-popular Garden Route, there are a huge number of reasons to consider a trip to Gqeberha. For one, though it has changed its name from Port Elizabeth, it still holds the moniker of ‘the friendly city’.
Feb 24, 2021 · The committee recommended Port Elizabeth be renamed Gqeberha – the isiXhosa name for Walmer Township, which is one of the first and oldest Port Elizabeth townships.
