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On 31 March 2022, it was proposed that this article be moved to Kariega. The result of the discussion was not moved. |
uitenhage has the oldest mosque in south africa called masjid al qudama
The spelling pronunciations and IPA were a complete mismatch. Can someone verify? kwami ( talk) 22:53, 10 June 2009 (UTC)
In terms of WP:OFFICIAL and WP:COMMONNAME, the name should not be changed until it is consistently reflected in WP:RS. Wikipedia should not be used to promote a new place name, but to reflect its existing usage. It isn't a place for advocacy, or to establish "facts on the ground" WP:SOAP. Park3r ( talk) 01:12, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: not moved. ( non-admin closure) NW1223 <Howl at me• My hunts> 20:56, 14 April 2022 (UTC)
Uitenhage → Kariega – Name has been changed for over a year and reliable sources regularly use the current name.
Kariega-born comic returns to spread smiles in the Bay - 30 Mar 2022
April Fools Comedy Jam at Kariega - 31 Mar 2022
Kariega singer dedicates set to late mom - 18 Mar 2022
Furious Kariega residents dump their garbage outside rubbish collectors’ homes - 18 Mar 2022
VWSA appoints new HR boss in Kariega - 16 Mar 2022
Former secretary at Kariega attorney firm sentenced to house arrest and community service for theft - 26 Mar 2022
Seven arrested after Rocklands, Kariega robbery spree - 7 Mar 2022
Kariega police search for missing teen - 24 Mar 2022
Police fire rubber bullets at protesters at Provincial Hospital in Kariega - 10 Mar 2022
These are a diverse range of sources from multiple news outlets. Dates are included to show consistent and recent usage. Desertambition ( talk) 08:02, 31 March 2022 (UTC)— Relisting. Spekkios ( talk) 19:42, 7 April 2022 (UTC)