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More name changes
Queenstown could soon become Komani and failing that Queen Nonesi Town, while Whittlesea could become Hewu, according to the Eastern Cape Geographical Names Committee. Four out of 10 constituencies comprising political parties, civil organisations, churches and ward committees had supported the name Komani. Komani had been the name of one of the sons of King Qhwesha of the Ndungane tribe who lived in the Queenstown area. Queenstown had always been called Komani by Xhosa- speakers. The river in the area had also been named the Komani River after the king's son. Queen Nonesi Town was inspired by Queen Nonesi who lived in the area until she was driven out by British troops to Libode. Hewu referred to the mountainous landscape in Whittlesea was situated.