Strand square renamed to honour Muslim community displaced under apartheid
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Ben Friedman Square in Strand has been renamed Strand Muslim Community Square. The change honors the history of the Muslim community and families forced out during apartheid. The city approved the decision after public participation, where 54 out of 193 submissions were opposed.
Ben Friedman Square in Strand has been renamed Strand Muslim Community Square to recognise the Muslim community’s history and the families forcibly removed during apartheid. The City approved the change after public participation, with 54 of 193 submissions opposing it.