GOOD Statement by Chantelle Kyd,
GOOD George Municipality Councillor
25 March 2026
The GOOD Caucus in George calls on the Democratic Alliance (DA) to support the motion to remove the name of PW Botha Boulevard, in light of deeply troubling, renewed claims by Eugene de Kock.
De Kock, infamously known as “Prime Evil,” has alleged that his orders to carry out killings during apartheid came directly from former State President P. W. Botha. These claims reopen wounds that many South Africans are still struggling to heal and raise urgent questions about truth, justice, and historical accountability.
As a country founded on the principles of dignity, human rights, and reconciliation, we cannot continue to honour individuals whose legacies are deeply intertwined with oppression, violence, and systemic injustice. Retaining the name of PW Botha on one of our major roads sends a message that is fundamentally at odds with the values of our constitutional democracy.
The DA has consistently positioned itself as a party committed to constitutional values and justice. This is a moment for the DA to demonstrate that commitment in action. Supporting the renaming of PW Botha Boulevard is not about erasing history, it is about choosing what we honour in our public spaces.
We acknowledge that history must be remembered, but it must also be contextualised truthfully and responsibly. Public infrastructure should reflect the democratic values we strive to uphold, not glorify a painful and oppressive past.
The GOOD Caucus urges all councillors, and particularly the DA, to act with courage and integrity by supporting this motion when it comes before Council.
South Africa deserves public spaces that unite rather than divide, that heal rather than reopen wounds, and that reflect the true spirit of our democracy.
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