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Naming Policy

City of Cape TownRef: https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Naming%20Policy%20of%20the%20City%20of%20Cape%20Town%20-%20approved%20on%2029%20August%202012.pdf

Official source

Source domain: capetown.gov.za

Collected on 22 August 2026

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What this means

This is the official Naming Policy of the City of Cape Town, approved in December 2010 and amended in August 2012. It outlines the process for submitting naming applications for public spaces or infrastructure. Applications must be emailed to naming@capetown.gov.za and are open for submission at any time.

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naming application opportunityOngoing

Submit a naming application for a public space or infrastructure

The City of Cape Town allows members of the public, groups, or organisations to propose names for public spaces or infrastructure by submitting an application with supporting documents. The application must be sent via email to naming@capetown.gov.za.

Who it is for: members of the public, community groups, or organisations proposing names for public spaces or infrastructure
How to act on it: Prepare the application and supporting documents, then email them to naming@capetown.gov.za

Show the line this came from

All naming applications and supporting documents must be emailed to: naming@capetown.gov.za

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Naming%20Policy%20of%20the%20City%20of%20Cape%20Town%20-%20approved%20on%2029%20August%202012.pdf

Key Takeaways

09 DECEMBER 2010
29 AUGUST 2012
C 98/12/10
C 60/08/12
naming@capetown.gov.za
City of Cape Town
naming@capetown.gov.za