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The sanctity of naming places

TWO years ago, I was in the middle of Mgugundlovu looking for a certain building. I accosted a young man in a busy street and asked if he could show me Jabu Ndlovu Street. He panted as he gave his answer, smiling foolishly: “I am sorry, what is the old name of that street?” as I stupidly looked at him he

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