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Cape Town Revives Civic Honours Tradition to Celebrate Remarkable Achievements

The Cape Town Council has taken a significant step to honor the contributions of remarkable individuals and organizations that have made the city and the world a better place. The council revived the tradition of bestowing Civic Honours after a 12-year hiatus, aiming to regularly acknowledge the service, talent, and sacrifice of those who have made a profound impact on society.

Celebrating Outstanding Achievements

The Council’s address was dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements, focusing on two categories of Civic Honours: the Signing of the Civic Honours Book and the Mayor’s Medal. Recipients come from diverse backgrounds, including social justice and human rights activists, sports heroes, musicians, theater legends, literary giants, and humanitarian heroes.

Honoring Contributions

The Signing of the Civic Honours Book is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated lengthy and purposeful public service to Cape Town in any field of social, community, or civic interest. Recipients of this honor are invited to sign their names against a citation of their achievements in the book.

Among the distinguished individuals to receive this honor are Albie Sachs, a founding judge of South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Athol Fugard, South Africa’s greatest playwright, and Brenda Fassie, Cape Town’s first pop superstar.

The Mayor’s Medal is another prestigious accolade awarded to those who have served a community with a high degree of dedication and sacrifice. This year, nine recipients were selected from various fields, including sports, social and environmental activism, and human rights advocacy.

Inspiring Future Generations

The Council’s decision to revive the Civic Honours tradition is a testament to the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of those who contribute significantly to society. By recognizing these remarkable individuals and organizations, Cape Town seeks to encourage continued dedication to making the world a better place.

Through this initiative, the Cape Town Council hopes to inspire young learners to engage with local government and make a difference in their community. Future generations can understand the importance of engaging with local government and making a difference in their community.

The revival of the Civic Honours tradition serves as a reminder of the legacies of exceptional men and women in Cape Town’s rich history and as a beacon of inspiration for future generations. In the council’s words: “We are proud of your achievements and proud to call you our fellow Capetonians.” The official honoring ceremony is scheduled for December 6th.

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