News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs
Western Cape Archives host art exhibition by Jeannette Unite
11 December 2017The Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais officially opened an art exhibition by renowned South African Artist Read More
Educating communities on the importance of Sign Language
6 December 2017The Language Unit of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports (DCAS), in partnership with the Western Ca Read More
DCAS takes Oral History project to Tankwa Karoo
21 November 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Witzenberg Municipality, launched the Oral History Initiative in the picturesque area of Tankwa Karoo on 20 N Read More
Media Release: Nominations for Cultural Affairs Awards now open
15 November 2017The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has opened the nominations for the 2017/18 Read More
Eden Drama festival a local hit
14 November 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) recently presented the 2017 Drama Festival to communities in Heidelberg, Knysna and George. Read More
DCAS Introduces Students To Library Core Business
25 October 2017On Friday, 20 October 2017, students from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), accompanied by their lecturer, visited the Western Cape Library Service. Read More
81st SAMA Conference Explores Our Multi-Layered History
24 October 2017On 24 October 2017 the Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, officiated at the 81st South African Museums Association (SAMA) Conference in Bellville. Read More
DCAS Supports Knowledge Economy At LIASA Conference
6 October 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) supported the 18th Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) Conference that took place in Gauteng f Read More
Modern library facility opened in Herbertsdale
29 September 2017On 26 September 2017, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Minister Anroux Marais opened a new library in the rural town of Herbertsdale, near Read More
Heritage Day Celebrations Affirm Our Shared History And Mutual Pride
26 September 2017On 24 September 2017, national Heritage Day, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and its public entity, the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC) Read More
Western Cape library experts rub shoulders at seminar
22 September 2017On 21 to 22 September 2017 the Library Service of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Municipal Support Services Seminar in Cape Town for library Read More
Final leg of DCAS Drama Festival reveals outstanding talent
21 September 2017The Franschhoek community was pleasantly surprised at the showcase of local talent at the final adjudication leg of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Read More
DCAS launches the ‘Power of the dream’ from Robben Island to Rio exhibit
20 September 2017On 19 September 2017, the Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, opened a new travelling museum exhibition titled “Power of the Dream”. Read More
Caledon Museum hosts “Girl love yourself” in honour of Women’s Day
14 September 2017On 1 September 2017, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) Caledon Museum invested in a “Girl Love Yourself”-activity. Read More
National Book Week Celebrates Our Rich And Diverse Heritage
13 September 2017The Library Service of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) celebrated National Book Week (NBW) from Read More
Drama Festival Discovers Young Aspiring Artists
28 August 2017The community of Zwelethemba in Worcester was astonished by talent from the various drama groups taking part in the DCAS Drama Festival. Read More
Transforming society and uniting the nation
25 August 2017Since 2012 the National Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and the National Institute Community Development and Management (NICDAM) have been rolling out the Read More
Rich history shared in Vredendal
24 August 2017The Oral History initiative was rolled out at the Vredendal Community Hall on 21 August 2017. Read More
MOD Centre rope dancers dazzle at Women’s Day celebrations in Mossel Bay
17 August 2017On 11 August 2017 the Bartolomeu Dias Museum in Mossel Bay, hosted their local Women’s Day celebrations. Read More
Library books on the move in tailor-made fleet
17 August 2017Recently the DCAS Library Service replaced 5 old corporate vehicles with new models. Library team members Pieter Hugo, Ronel Mouton and Wynand Coetzee facilitated the process. Read More
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