What is West Street In Durban?
West Street was named after Sir Martin West, Lieutenant Governor of Natal from 1845 to 1849.
When Natal was annexed to the Cape of Good Hope in 1845, Martin West who was formerly the Civil Commissioner for Albany in the Eastern Cape and Resident Magistrate at Grahamstown, was appointed to this position. West Street became the principal thoroughfare to Durban, holding this position until the present time.
Where Is West Street In Durban, South Africa?
Who was West Street in Durban named after?
Sir Martin West
West Street was named after Sir Martin West, Lieutenant Governor of Natal from 1845 to 1849.
What is another name for West Street Durban?
List of Durban’s new street names:
| OLD STREET NAME | NEW STREET NAME |
|---|---|
| West Street | Dr Pixley KaSeme Street |
| Williams Road | Khuzimpi Shezi Road |
| Willowvale Road | Albert Dlomo Road |
| Winder Street | Dr Langalibalele Dube Street |