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Comment on the City’s draft Conferment of Civic Honours PolicyComment 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> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Comment period​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p>Submit your comments from <strong>1 May - 30 May 2025</strong>.</p> <span> <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> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <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> </p>GP0|#cc1f7b28-f43b-45ab-a0f2-08b4fefef7ed;L0|#0cc1f7b28-f43b-45ab-a0f2-08b4fefef7ed|Issues open for public comment;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c931 May - 30 May 20250

 

 

Draft Civic Honours PolicyDraft Civic Honours Policy283723GP0|#9bb752ec-b6b7-49ec-a0a4-4948ab7da4b7;L0|#09bb752ec-b6b7-49ec-a0a4-4948ab7da4b7|Draft policy;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#2d2209ac-5bcc-4d2a-9da9-05fb21c94ea1;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2025-04-30T22:00:00Z

 

 

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