In line with the provisions of the South African Geographical Names Council Act of 1998 (no. 118 of 1998), the Council of the City of Johannesburg intends to adopt a Revised Policy on the Naming and Renaming of Streets and Other Public Places. The policy, first adopted in 2001 and revised in 2004, is aimed in this 2nd revision at (a) streamlining processes of naming and renaming of streets, parks and municipal buildings, (b) informing and influencing the types of names chosen for various features, and (c) outline procedures to be followed in the process of naming and renaming. In scope, the policy covers the (a) naming of unnamed features, (b) renaming of currently named features, (c) naming as part of township establishment.

A copy of the draft revised policy document (and/or summarised version), detailing the purpose, principles, criteria, and procedures can be obtained from People's Centres. Or download here [PDF, 120kb].

Further information can be obtained from:
Tel: 011 407 6871
Fax: 011 339 1118
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Office: Executive Suite, 10th Floor A Block, Metro Centre, 158 Loveday Street, Braamfontein, 2017
Post: P O Box 1049 Johannesburg 2001

Comments on the draft revised policy should be directed to: Mr. Moses Metileni, or the addresses provided above. The comments should reach the office on or before 05 December 2007.

Note: Any person who cannot read or write may visit the office listed above during advertising period where an official will record in writing such a person's comments. Your contribution will be highly valued.