| Comment on the City’s draft Conferment of Civic Honours Policy | Comment on the City’s draft Conferment of Civic Honours Policy | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassE1020163C66F4BB3B0EC55551394DDBD"><p>The City’s Rules and Ethics Committee is in the process of reviewing the existing <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Conferment%20of%20Civic%20Honours%20Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Civic Honours Policy</a>, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About the policy</h2></span>
<p>Civic Honours recognise extraordinary contributions or acts of service to our city and its residents. </p><p> These include upholding the rights of others, serving their community above themselves, and contributing to nation building through outstanding service and achievements. </p><p> A Civic Honour may be bestowed upon a living person or in memory of someone who has passed away.</p><h4>Our awards are given in the following categories:</h4><ul><li>Freedom of the City </li><li>Signing of the Civic Honours Book </li><li>The Mayor's Medal </li><li>Alderman </li><li> Freedom of Entry into the City</li></ul><p>The awards are presented in terms of the City’s Conferment of Civic Honours Policy, which was adopted by Council on 3 December 2008. </p><p> Our Rules and Ethics Committee is reviewing the existing policy to ensure that it aligns with the City’s current goals and objectives. </p><p>Once approved by Council, this policy will replace the
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Conferment%20of%20Civic%20Honours%20Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Conferment of Civic Honours Policy, 2008</a>. </p><p> In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the draft policy.</p><p>Access the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Draft_CivicHonoursPolicy.pdf" target="_blank">Draft Conferment of Civic Honour Policy, 2025</a>.</p><h4>You can also access the information at:</h4><ul><li>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Libraries">City libraries</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil" target="_blank">Subcouncil offices</a> </li><li>In the document downloads section below</li></ul>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments from <strong>1 May - 30 May 2025</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments and recommendations via the following channels: </p><p> <strong>Online
</strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=569ead95-a489-4862-a0e5-088cbe883d10" target="_blank">Submit your comment online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Email </strong>
<br>Email your comments to
<a href="mailto:public.participation@capetown.gov.za">public.participation@capetown.gov.za</a>
<br>(Quote reference: Conferment of Civic Honours Policy) </p><p>
<strong>In-person </strong>
<br>Visit your nearest
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil" target="_blank">Subcouncil office</a> to complete and submit a comment form. </p><span>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. For assistance, call <a>0800 212 176</a>.</p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries about the draft policy, contact:</p><h4>James van As</h4><p><em>Telephone:<br>
<a>021 400 1224</a><br><br>
Email:<br>
<a href="mailto:james.vanas@capetown.gov.za">james.vanas@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h4>Public Participation Unit</h4><p><em>Telephone:<br>
0800 212 176</em>
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