Media Invite
Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture to host provincial capacity building session for SAGNC in KwaZulu-Natal
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and the South African Geographical Names Council assures that all South Africans have the right to play their part in ensuring that the names of places they live in reflect the languages, natural and cultural heritage of the people of South Africa. The SAGNC continues to encourage all provinces to pursue this social change agenda through awareness campaigns and capacity building for PGNCs.
The South African Geographical Names Council is conducting Awareness and Capacity Building Campaigns to inform South Africans that they are invited to participate in the project to transform the names of villages, towns, and cities as well as geographical features so that names reflect their languages, natural and cultural heritage.
This two-day engagement aims to refine the legislation governing geographical naming in South Africa, ensuring inclusivity and broad stakeholder participation. The session will also provide capacity building to enhance understanding of geographical naming processes.
Event Details:
Date: 19 – 20 February 2025
Time: 08h30
Venue: Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, KwaZulu-Natal
The Session will bring together key stakeholders, including government representatives, cultural organizations, and the public, to contribute to discussions that strengthen the legislative framework for geographical naming in South Africa.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend and cover this important event as the Department continues to promote transparent and inclusive legislative processes.
For media confirmations and further inquiries, please contact:
For media enquiries:
Ms. Stacey-Lee Khojane, Spokesperson: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture │Email: StaceyK@dsac.gov.za │ Cell: +27 77 608 7579
Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture │Email: ZimasaV@dsac.gov.za │ Cell: +27 72 172 8925
Issued by the National Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture
