Comment on the City’s draft Conferment of Civic Honours Policy

Civic Honours recognise extraordinary contributions or acts of service to our city and its residents.

These include upholding the rights of others, serving their community above themselves, and contributing to nation building through outstanding service and achievements.

A Civic Honour may be bestowed upon a living person or in memory of someone who has passed away.

• Freedom of the City
• Signing of the Civic Honours Book
• The Mayor's Medal
• Alderman
• Freedom of Entry into the City

The awards are presented in terms of the City’s Conferment of Civic Honours Policy, which was adopted by Council on 3 December 2008.

Our Rules and Ethics Committee is reviewing the existing policy to ensure that it aligns with the City’s current goals and objectives.

Once approved by Council, this policy will replace the Conferment of Civic Honours Policy, 2008.

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.

Access the Draft Conferment of Civic Honour Policy, 2025.

• City libraries
• Subcouncil offices
• In the document downloads section below

Contact us

For more information and general enquiries about the draft policy, contact:

Telephone:

021 400 1224

Email:

james.vanas@capetown.gov.za

Telephone:

0800 212 176

Comment period: 

Submit your comments from 1 May - 30 May 2025.

Submit your comment

Submit your comments and recommendations via the following channels:

Online: Submit your comment online via the "comment" button

Email: Email your comments to public.participation@capetown.gov.za  

(Quote reference: Conferment of Civic Honours Policy)

In-person: Visit your nearest Subcouncil office to complete and submit a comment form.

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 0800 212 176.