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Alan Winde, MEC, has officially endorsed the Name Your Hood project and its objective of intending to impart a sense of community cohesion and belonging. Because you know what builds a community? A common identity. And by naming the myriad un-named and vastly distinct neighborhoods in Cape Town, we can do just that.

This is what the MEC had to say.

The campaign, which aims to create awareness within the community about the culture and heritage, is acknowledged and fully supported. The possibility for this project to broaden the tourism spectrum of the Western Cape as well as develop civic pride and ownership is encouraged and endorsed by the Ministry.

The next hood to be opened for name submissions is Hood 5 which is the area between Somerset Road and High Level Road, stretching from De Smit Street in the East to St Georges Road in the West.

The winning name for Hood 5 will be announced on 3 November, and holy kaw, you should see the prizes! For full details, and to submit your name and motivation visit Name Your Hood, now!