Read on to see just which domain name extension for KuGompo costs over R6 000.00 PER ANNUM.
East London has been renamed KuGompo and, just like when Port Elizabeth was renamed to Gqeberha, I popped along to my domain registrar this afternoon to take a peek at how many KuGompo domain names had been snatched up.All the usual suspects have gone – KuGompo.co.za, KuGompo.com, KuGompo.feedback, KuGompo.net, KuGompo.org.za and KuGompo.org.
But, fear not, there are 231 other domain name extensions available at the time of writing.
The available domains below are in order of annual price and exclude any admin costs and/profit margin that will be added.
Domain Name | Annual Price
- kugompo.xyz | R16.06
- kugompo.za.bz | R32.12
- kugompo.help | R59.00
- kugompo.bid | R80.30
- kugompo.date | R80.30
- kugompo.download | R80.30
- kugompo.loan | R80.30
- kugompo.party | R80.30
- kugompo.stream | R80.30
- kugompo.trade | R80.30
- kugompo.win | R80.30
- kugompo.net.za | R89.00
- kugompo.web.za | R89.00
- kugompo.fyi | R112.42
- kugompo.gb.net | R128.48
- kugompo.fans | R176.66
- kugompo.africa | R189.00
- kugompo.africa.com | R219.00
- kugompo.faith | R224.84
- kugompo.racing | R224.84
- kugompo.review | R224.84
- kugompo.science | R224.84
- kugompo.webcam | R224.84
- kugompo.autos | R240.90
- kugompo.beauty | R240.90
- kugompo.boats | R240.90
- kugompo.hair | R240.90
- kugompo.homes | R240.90
- kugompo.makeup | R240.90
- kugompo.monster | R240.90
- kugompo.motorcycles | R240.90
- kugompo.quest | R240.90
- kugompo.skin | R240.90
- kugompo.yachts | R240.90
- kugompo.click | R245.00
- kugompo.software | R273.02
- kugompo.de.com | R289.08
- kugompo.eu.com | R289.08
- kugompo.capetown | R299.00
- kugompo.durban | R299.00
- kugompo.joburg | R299.00
- kugompo.business | R321.20
- kugompo.college | R321.20
- kugompo.irish | R321.20
- kugompo.kim | R321.20
- kugompo.markets | R321.20
- kugompo.pw | R321.20
- kugompo.rent | R321.20
- kugompo.rocks | R321.20
- kugompo.us.com | R321.20
- kugompo.biz | R337.26
- kugompo.company | R337.26
- kugompo.red | R337.26
- kugompo.site | R337.26
- kugompo.blue | R353.32
- kugompo.promo | R353.32
- kugompo.report | R353.32
- kugompo.bet | R385.44
- kugompo.city | R385.44
- kugompo.directory | R385.44
- kugompo.pet | R385.44
- kugompo.pink | R385.44
- kugompo.run | R385.44
- kugompo.dance | R401.50
- kugompo.info | R401.50
- kugompo.institute | R401.50
- kugompo.photos | R401.50
- kugompo.pro | R401.50
- kugompo.support | R401.50
- kugompo.accountant | R433.62
- kugompo.cricket | R433.62
- kugompo.ink | R433.62
- kugompo.management | R433.62
- kugompo.space | R433.62
- kugompo.technology | R433.62
- kugompo.today | R433.62
- kugompo.uk.com | R433.62
- kugompo.uk.net | R433.62
- kugompo.website | R433.62
- kugompo.wiki | R433.62
- kugompo.online | R439.00
- kugompo.agency | R449.68
- kugompo.email | R449.68
- kugompo.ltd | R449.68
- kugompo.ninja | R449.68
- kugompo.tips | R449.68
- kugompo.band | R465.74
- kugompo.center | R465.74
- kugompo.international | R465.74
- kugompo.lol | R465.74
- kugompo.pics | R465.74
- kugompo.solutions | R465.74
- kugompo.live | R481.80
- kugompo.news | R481.80
- kugompo.singles | R481.80
- kugompo.love | R489.00
- kugompo.bargains | R497.86
- kugompo.shopping | R497.86
- kugompo.broker | R513.92
- kugompo.network | R513.92
- kugompo.systems | R513.92
- kugompo.boutique | R529.98
- kugompo.cash | R529.98
- kugompo.cheap | R529.98
- kugompo.forsale | R529.98
- kugompo.mom | R529.98
- kugompo.photography | R529.98
- kugompo.repair | R529.98
- kugompo.rest | R529.98
- kugompo.tools | R529.98
- kugompo.wtf | R529.98
- kugompo.co | R562.10
- kugompo.games | R562.10
- kugompo.life | R562.10
- kugompo.team | R562.10
- kugompo.town | R562.10
- kugompo.army | R578.16
- kugompo.bike | R578.16
- kugompo.builders | R578.16
- kugompo.chat | R578.16
- kugompo.coffee | R578.16
- kugompo.computer | R578.16
- kugompo.cool | R578.16
- kugompo.direct | R578.16
- kugompo.education | R578.16
- kugompo.enterprises | R578.16
- kugompo.estate | R578.16
- kugompo.exchange | R578.16
- kugompo.express | R578.16
- kugompo.farm | R578.16
- kugompo.money | R578.16
- kugompo.properties | R578.16
- kugompo.sale | R578.16
- kugompo.social | R578.16
- kugompo.style | R578.16
- kugompo.works | R578.16
- kugompo.zone | R578.16
- kugompo.associates | R594.22
- kugompo.fitness | R594.22
- kugompo.gifts | R594.22
- kugompo.land | R594.22
- kugompo.parts | R594.22
- kugompo.productions | R594.22
- kugompo.school | R594.22
- kugompo.services | R594.22
- kugompo.training | R594.22
- kugompo.digital | R626.34
- kugompo.guru | R626.34
- kugompo.world | R626.34
- kugompo.care | R642.40
- kugompo.deals | R642.40
- kugompo.design | R642.40
- kugompo.events | R642.40
- kugompo.forex | R642.40
- kugompo.mobi | R642.40
- kugompo.show | R642.40
- kugompo.watch | R642.40
- kugompo.actor | R658.46
- kugompo.church | R658.46
- kugompo.house | R658.46
- kugompo.rentals | R658.46
- kugompo.store | R658.46
- kugompo.studio | R658.46
- kugompo.tech | R658.46
- kugompo.marketing | R690.58
- kugompo.media | R690.58
- kugompo.plus | R690.58
- kugompo.academy | R706.64
- kugompo.domains | R706.64
- kugompo.community | R754.82
- kugompo.consulting | R770.88
- kugompo.coupons | R803.00
- kugompo.cafe | R851.18
- kugompo.financial | R851.18
- kugompo.delivery | R883.30
- kugompo.vin | R883.30
- kugompo.wine | R883.30
- kugompo.restaurant | R931.48
- kugompo.ac | R963.60
- kugompo.dating | R963.60
- kugompo.finance | R963.60
- kugompo.flights | R963.60
- kugompo.golf | R963.60
- kugompo.io | R963.60
- kugompo.kitchen | R963.60
- kugompo.pizza | R963.60
- kugompo.taxi | R963.60
- kugompo.toys | R963.60
- kugompo.black | R979.66
- kugompo.claims | R979.66
- kugompo.codes | R979.66
- kugompo.engineering | R979.66
- kugompo.poker | R979.66
- kugompo.ski | R979.66
- kugompo.ventures | R979.66
- kugompo.expert | R1 027.84
- kugompo.tours | R1 027.84
- kugompo.partners | R1 043.90
- kugompo.tax | R1 043.90
- kugompo.baby | R1 059.96
- kugompo.bar | R1 059.96
- kugompo.clinic | R1 059.96
- kugompo.dog | R1 059.96
- kugompo.holiday | R1 059.96
- kugompo.shoes | R1 059.96
- kugompo.bio | R1 124.20
- kugompo.capital | R1 172.38
- kugompo.careers | R1 172.38
- kugompo.fund | R1 172.38
- kugompo.recipes | R1 172.38
- kugompo.lgbt | R1 188.44
- kugompo.organic | R1 252.68
- kugompo.coach | R1 284.80
- kugompo.green | R1 316.92
- kugompo.global | R1 365.10
- kugompo.vote | R1 365.10
- kugompo.fm | R1 381.16
- kugompo.ai | R1 493.58
- kugompo.host | R1 589.94
- kugompo.credit | R1 606.00
- kugompo.gold | R1 606.00
- kugompo.doctor | R1 702.36
- kugompo.loans | R1 702.36
- kugompo.energy | R1 718.42
- kugompo.accountants | R1 911.14
- kugompo.investments | R1 911.14
- kugompo.property | R2 719.00
- kugompo.movie | R4 882.24
- kugompo.hosting | R6 086.74
- kugompo.sa.com | R6 359.76
- kugompo.za.com | R6 359.76
The name change of East London to KuGompo City was officially approved in January 2026 as part of a national effort to restore indigenous heritage and move away from colonial-era geographical names.
Who and What
The Approval: The decision was signed off by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, following recommendations from the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC).
The Proposal: The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality initiated the process, conducting public consultations in areas like Qonce and Mdantsane to gather community input.
The Name: While “KuGompo” was the primary choice, the term “City” was added to the final official name to distinguish the metropolitan area from an existing township already named KuGompo.
Where and When
Location: The change applies to the port city of East London in the Eastern Cape province.
Timeline:
- 2020–2024: Initial proposals and discussions regarding the renaming were prioritised by the Eastern Cape government.
- March–April 2025: Formal public consultations were held to finalize the proposed names.
- January 28, 2026: The Minister’s approval was made public; the change will become legally binding once it is officially gazetted in the coming weeks.
Meaning and Significance
Etymology: “Gompo” refers to Ilitye lika Gompo (Cove Rock), a massive sandstone formation on the coast.
Sound: The name is said to mimic the rumbling or crashing sound of waves hitting the rocks.
Spiritual Importance: In isiXhosa tradition, the site is a place of deep cultural and spiritual significance. It is where the Xhosa prophet Makhanda (Nxele) famously promised to summon ancestors from the sea to help resist colonial forces.
Historical Redress: The change aims to replace the colonial name “East London” (named by Sir Harry Smith in 1848) with a name that reflects the region’s original isiXhosa heritage.
