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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Application for approval of a geographical name
Any person or body may apply for the approval of a geographical name in the Western Cape. Applications must be submitted through the Western Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee (WCPGNC) to the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC). The process ensures that names are standardized, reflect local community wishes, and adhere to national naming principles.
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/geographical-names-committee
Applications for approval of a geographical name can be lodged at the SAGNC by all government departments, provincial governments, local authorities, the South African Post Office, property developers and any other body or person. Applications will only be considered if they are submitted to the SAGNC through the WCPGNC.
