Red Schröder Straat / Save Schröder Street
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#1201
Scroderstr se naam is deel v ons dorp se geskiedenis, waar ons vandaan kom. Baanbrekers wat hul hande afgewerk het om uit di niks wat daar was vir ons n erfenis op te bou en na te laat.. Nou is hul nie meet goed genoeg om onthou te word nie!! Dan praat ons nie vdi finansiele inpak daarvan nie!!!!Hannelie Nieuwoudt (Gariep, 2025-07-29)
#1213
Die Eerwaarde Christiaan Schroder is n belangrike naam wat saaam die Korannas kom wat ons dorp en ander dorpe gehelp het om te bou. Vir hom sou die dorp nooit hier gewees het. Kanale het hy gebou na ander plekke. Sy hande het die land gemaak.Jacob Nel (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1215
Onnodige geld vermorsing. Hou op om geskiedenis te probeer verander deur nuttelose naamsveranderinge.Andries Engelbrecht (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1218
Absrd, waste of money and historyJohan Hough (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1219
A. BoerAchmarelda Boer (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1221
Dont want the name of Schroder street changed.Willem Steenkamp (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1225
Die verandering sal ‘n onnodige finansiële las plaas op die munisipaliteit, besigheidseienaars en inwoners.Diano Adams (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1226
To change the street name is ridiculous, WTF do they want to do that, fix the roads, maintain the water pipes is Upington, bring down electricity prices.Veronica Venter (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1227
I grew up in Upington and aside from the fact that the name of the street is part of the history of Upington, how many businesses must change their names and credentials at great cost to the induviduals themselves while one or other council member is initiating the name change for political reasons. Really, it's 31 years post 1994 and they are still not satisfied with all the damage caused so far.Willie Horn (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1231
Name change is going to cost money, which could be spend on something necessary. The name of the street is part of Upington history and it should be preserved.Estie Meyer (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1242
I'm against the fact that name of Schroeder Street should be changed.Rencia Phillips (Upington, 2025-07-29)
#1244
Schroder was founder of Upington, why would you change it. Has nothing to do with apartheid. History is suppose to be captured not deleted.Marius Steenkamp (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1253
I do not want Schröderstreet's name to change, because it is part of Upington's history.Esther Burger (Bloemfontein, 2025-07-30)
#1256
Us the monet to fix the roads, the water and so many urgent problems. Businesses jn schroder dot. Have the funds to change all the signage and everything with that.Jeannette Booysen (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1258
Municipality's money should be spend to better the town and people's circumstances not favorr political agendas.Connie Louw (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1259
I am against the changing of the Street name. We grew up with the history of Schröder Street.Celeste Theron (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1260
Waste of time and moneyNot relevant
Rather spend money on school feeding programs
Pieter Kruger (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1262
Elzeri LouwSteps Scrubs
40 Schroder Street
Oranjezicht Building
Upington
8800
elzeri@wearthatsteps.co.za
Date: 12/07/2025
To:
Dr Elias Ntoba
Dawid Kruiper Municipality
Upington, 8800
Subject: Objection to the Proposed Name Change of Schroder Street to Alfred Qayiso Gubula Street
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally express my objection to the proposed renaming of Schroder Street. As a business owner situated on this street, I am deeply concerned about the potential implications this change may have on our community, particularly from a financial and operational standpoint.
While I understand and respect the intention behind initiatives to honor heritage or historical figures, I believe the renaming of Schroder Street is unnecessary and counterproductive, especially in the current economic climate. Businesses operating on this street have built brand recognition and customer trust over many years, with their addresses being deeply integrated into marketing materials, legal documents, websites, online maps, and delivery networks. A change in the street name would require significant updates across all platforms, including signage, business cards, websites, and registrations with SARS, banks, CIPC, and other regulatory entities. These costs, both in time and resources, would fall solely on the business owners and residents — many of whom are already navigating challenging financial conditions.
Additionally, the name change may cause confusion for customers, suppliers, emergency services, and courier companies, potentially resulting in operational disruptions, delivery delays, and loss of business. For small and medium enterprises in particular, these seemingly minor disruptions can have a measurable impact on revenue and client satisfaction.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the municipality to reconsider the decision to rename Schroder Street. Community consultation should include careful consideration of the financial implications and the will of the people who live and work in the area.
I thank you for the opportunity to voice my concern and trust that our input will be genuinely considered.
Yours sincerely,
Elzeri Louw
CEO
Steps Scrubs
Elzeri Louw (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1269
They want to change the origion of upington and our historyCharles Louw (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1272
Spandeer geld op diensleweringAnell Kuhn (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1273
Die land is in sy M..eR in en alles moet na niks verander. Niks en niemand. Dis n skande man.Jacques Pretorius (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1276
CD.IsaksCorne Isaks (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1277
Waste of moneyLiezel Eloff (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1279
- Schröder Straat is deeply embedded in local and commercial documentation, from postal addresses and business licenses to property deeds and mapping systems.- A name change would introduce widespread confusion, with direct costs to businesses, residents, and public institutions needing to update formal documents and signage.
Stanje Botes (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1280
Los die geskiedenis van die dorp !Herstel die straate en die parkies .
Jan-Willem Kühn (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1282
I'm against it and the old name is part of our town's history.Keith Heinrich Negert Smith (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1284
Dis n groot klomp geld wat gebruik kan word vir straatligte, slaggate, paaie, n ompad vir die lorries wat deur die dorp ry en n skoner dorp gebruuk kan word. Ek stem NEEBelinda Smith (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1285
Our business will be affected by name change.Zandri Bruwer (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1287
Because ANC want to change everything to black namesLanchen Van Wyk (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1290
Do what Street name to change.Will Squaer (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1292
Keep the name as it isColin Fienies (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1297
Waste of MoneyElmarie Bishop (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1299
Why mess with the historyChantelle Thiart (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1300
I am signing because I don't want the street name to change!Casy Van Vuuren (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1303
Geld kan gebruik word om paaie veral soos wat jy inkom in Dorp vanaf Keimoes se kant reg te maak. Asook ander instanthouding projekte wat dringend aandag nodig het.Lorraine Beukes (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1314
I think the money can be use for more important problems like service delivery.Esme Jasson (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1315
I think it's absolutely ridiculous. They can't even give the basic services to the public and can't even maintain the SAME street they want to re-name .Glynn-Lee Eiman (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1317
It is a waste of moneyRentia De Klerk (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1319
Herman NaudeHERMAN NAUDE (FLORAPARK, 2025-07-30)
#1320
Don’t change Schröder str nameAnsefie Van Rooyen (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1321
It is part of our history that should not be changedDian Kroch (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1322
I am signing this petition because I am from Upington, and I believe unnecessary name changes waste valuable resources that could be better used to uplift the community.Benita Van Rooyen (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1323
Service delivery and employment opportunities needs prioritization.Marjorie Koopman (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1328
I do not support unnecessarily wastage of money and resources on name changes. Scröder street represents a part of the town's history and should not be changed.Johan Feldtmann (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1332
Iam singing the petitionFriedburgh Godfrey (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1334
It is a waste of funds that can be used where neededPetrus Jonck (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1335
Scroder straat is deel van upington al vir jare en pla niemand nieMaak paaie en water pype reg met die geld
Ruan Van der westhuizen (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1340
Not want the change of the street nameMaria Saal (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1343
I don't want the street name to be changed because there is no needDane Agenbacht (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1345
Daar is geen politieke konneksie aan Shröder straat nie, die man was n sendeling so daar behoort geen politieke sentiment tevweesvom dit te verander nie. Dis deel v Upington se karakterMarleen Jacobs (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1350
I'm singing because it's part of history and we can't just erase every white person as if they didn't help build this country and I feel that this is reversed apartheid because they don't even want to change it to the indigenous people here everything must just go to black people as if they fought alone... history is history and we should respect all that help build south Africa...I'm against the name change and the apartheid that white south Africans have to endure in this country it's not fair... All four of my grandparents are of different race and we can't punish who we want to punish due to their race People are people we make mistakes and times have changed let's embrace it all...God seën ... Ek hoop die Naam Bly Staan...Junita Mphale (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1352
The many another problems that the town have.Terence Andries (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1355
Its a waste of monneyBrenda De wet (Upington, kanoneiland, 2025-07-30)
#1358
My birth placeThe most beautiful town/city in South Africa
Barend Kühn (Somerset West, 2025-07-30)
#1360
74B6Hester Kok (uppington, 2025-07-30)
#1366
It is ubsurt and financial not possibleLiana Brand (Strandfontein, 2025-07-30)
#1370
There is far more important things that needs money and attention than the changing of streetnames.Christel Malan (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1371
Dis deel van Upington se geskiedenis. Hoekom nou veranderMadelein Joubert (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1372
I don't want the strwetname Schröderstr to be changed. It is part of Upt history.He came for the Koi and the San.
Linda Viljoen (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1375
Hoekom wil hul die geskiedenis op voeterDan ook onnodige geld uit gee waar hul dit in dienslewering kan spandeur om dit beter te kry
Die wat nou glo die naam wil vir ander weet nie hoeveel dit vir die gemeenskap gaan kos
Da wat dit wil doen dink nie verde as hul neus nie
Daleen-Marie Stander (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1376
Waste of money. There so much more important stuff that need attention to turn this town back to its original glory. So many people are living in unbearably conditions. Improve service delivery.Marisa Allies (Upington, 2025-07-30)
#1378
SwartzAnnelie SWARTZ (Kakamas, 2025-07-30)
#1379
Good things are meant to be left alone. Los die straatname soos dit is en maak eerder die strate reg.Anne-Rita Keulder (Groblershoop, 2025-07-31)
#1380
Why focus on the change of a street name when so many needs to be done in Upington including fixing the streets/potholesNathan Williams (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1381
The history of Upington should be protected.Eloise Bamberger (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1382
Total waste of money that can be better usedMarinda Du Plessis (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1384
It is crazy to spend money on this while people are still using pit toilets !!You are playing political games with our town !!
henk vd merwe (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1388
I really think Schroder street must remain the same.Isabella Brown (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1389
Not necessary and a lot of many they can use to fix lights etcLandi Loots (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1394
Keep the origanal namesWe cant prounounce the new names
Corneluis Jacobus (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1399
Ons dorp gaan agter uit maar hulle wil miljoene rande aan naams verandering spandeerJako VISSER (Upington, 2025-07-31)
#1400
Vermorsing van belasting betalers se gelde. Kan eerder vir swak dienslewering aangewend word.Ada Harmse (Upington, 2025-07-31)