The City of Cape Town’s deputy mayor and mayoral committee member for spatial planning and environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, has been elected as the chairperson of the City’s Naming Committee.
With the purpose of considering and recommending the naming and renaming of council-owned streets, buildings, public open spaces and so forth, the newly established committee kicked off with its inaugural meeting last week.
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This includes addressing existing names that may be deemed offensive or inappropriate as determined by the City’s Naming Policy.
Alderman Andrews addressed the City of Cape Town Naming Committee at its inaugural meeting on Friday, 26 May, where he expressed his excitement about the responsibility the committee has and the journey it will undertake to build social cohesion and inclusivity.
‘As the elected Chairperson for the City’s Naming Committee, I look forward to working with all of the members to strategically utilise the opportunity we have to help shape the narrative of Cape Town and building a City of Hope, where we all feel welcome and included.’
Andrews emphasised the importance of names as a source of pride, providing communities with a sense of identity and belonging when forming the basis of the committee’s strategic intent.
‘As a Naming Committee, I would like all members to consider these aspects when we deliberate on applications for names and renaming of existing names, and chair public participatory engagements around these. ‘
‘I am mindful that the task before this committee is both complex and stimulating. Complex because we have to factor in South Africa’s oppressive past, and stimulating because we have an opportunity to use names and language to enhance our cultural and heritage diversity. We are committed to building a foundation of trust with residents, communities and interested groups, and to be consistent in applying the underlying principles when we consider proposals,’ said Alderman Andrews.
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Picture: Ald Eddie Andrews, Deputy Mayor & MMC: Spatial Planning and Environment / Facebook
