‘Name airport after Chris Hani’
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The SA Communist Party wants Cape Town International Airport renamed after its slain former leader, Chris Hani.
The public comment phase for submissions closed yesterday.
“The SACP in the Western Cape confirms that its submission to Chand, an entity acting on behalf of the Department of Transport and the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa), calls for the Cape Town International Airport to be renamed after Chris Hani,” the party said.
“The SACP calls for this recognition of Hani, one of the unquestionable giants of our liberation struggle, who served our people wholeheartedly. Hani was murdered in cold blood while he was resolutely pushing for the achievement of our democracy and complete social emancipation.”
Hani served as leader of the party from 1991 until his assassination in 1993.
The party also condemned the “criminal behaviour” of some individuals and groups at the airport renaming public meeting held on Monday night, where a member of the organisation G@tvol Capetonian caused an outcry from the EFF when he said there would be “war” if the airport was not renamed after Khoisan princess Krotoa.
“This conduct has contaminated the process and must be addressed. The SACP further condemns attempts, linked with the anarchy, at suppressing Hani’s name. This suppression has unfortunately been given practical expression in media coverage,” the party said.
Meanwhile, the Khoisan community of Nelson Mandela Bay has called for Port Elizabeth International Airport to be renamed after David Stuurman, a prominent indigenous leader.
Acsa has called for proposals on renaming Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, East London and Kimberley airports.