City of Cape Town reassessing public spaces and streets

Loyiso Langeni
14 April 2015

The City of Cape Town said it will extend terms of reference to make way in for cultural artefacts. 

Spokesperson for Mayor Patricia De Lille, Zara Nicholson said they have been at the forefront of transforming the city to demonstrate positive change though a process of reconciliation by reassessing  public spaces and streets.

Nicholson added they have been at the forefront of transforming our city to demonstrate positive change though a process of reconciliation by reassessing our public spaces and streets.

“This week, the Mayor will be asking the naming and renaming committee to extend their terms of reference to include cultural artefacts, ranging from statues to commemorative plaques and memorials. We have made the pillar of building an inclusive city part of the foundation of our government and we want to remain at the forefront of ensuring we make a Cape Town that belongs to all of its residents.” Nicholson said.