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Comment on the renaming of the old Granary Building to Desmond and Leah Tutu House

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p> Renaming the old Granary Building will honour and memorialise the life and work of the late archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife, Leah Tutu. They have made notable contributions to the political and socio-cultural identity of Cape Town and have been an inspiration to Capetonians and South Africans.</p><p>The building currently houses the Desmond and Leah Tutu legacy foundation and includes: </p><ul><li>a museum </li><li>exhibition area </li><li>archive </li><li>offices</li></ul><p>A portion of the building is also utilised for City offices and our Strategic Assets Department is currently managing the building. We are inviting you to support or object to the proposed renaming. </p><p> In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you may submit comments in respect of the renaming proposal.</p> <h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2> <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>The comment period closed on 30 September 2023. No late submissions will be accepted.</p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Mbuthokazi Kubashe </h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 9808</a><br><br> Email: <br> <a href="mailto:mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za">mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

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