News and Speeches for Library Service
Oral History Initiative Launched At Piketberg Library
2 March 2016Another Oral History Initiative was launched by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the Bergrivier Municipality on Monday 29 Februa Read More
Launch Of Mini Library Grants Big Opportunities For Slanghoek Community
9 December 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in collaboration with Breede Valley Municipality launched a mini library at the Slanghoek Primary School in Slanghoek Valley, Worceste Read More
People Of Hawston Encouraged To Continue Sharing Their Rich History
7 December 2015It is Sir Terry Pratchett who once said, “People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it is the other way around.” Read More
Media Alert: Minister Marais Officially Launches Oral History Initiative
3 December 2015Tomorrow, 4 December 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will officially launch the Oral History Initiative in Hawston. Read More
New ICT Facility Unlocks More Opportunities For The People Of Buffeljagsrivier
16 November 2015Songs and performances from different schools and groups ensured a variety of entertainment at the opening of the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facility at the Buffeljagsrivier library. Read More
Dynamic Libraries at International Congress
17 August 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is supporting the 2015 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Read More
Library Service Celebrates 60 Years
30 July 2015On Thursday, 20 July 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s Library Service celebrated 60 years of existence. Read More
New Vredenburg Library Encourages Youth to Read
21 April 2015On Monday 20 April 2015, the Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality, Ald. Read More
SA Library Week Celebrates 'connect @ your library
16 March 2015Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, launched the South African Library Week in Cape Town on Friday, 13 March 2015. Read More
Official Opening of Prince Alfred’s Hamlet Library
13 November 2014Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi, MP, the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, together with the MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo will officially open the R5 million Prince Alfred’s Hamlet Community Library on Friday, 14 November 2014... Read More
The Open Book Festival is in Cape Town
18 September 2014The annual Open Book Festival will run from 17 - 21 September 2014 at various locations around Cape Town. Read More
Minister Mbombo officially closes National Book Week 2014
8 September 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) and the Department of Read More
National Book Week is “Going Places” in 2014
3 September 2014The fifth year of South Africa’s longest-running and most successful reading campaign kicks off this week. National Book Week will be celebrated from 1–7 September 2014. Read More
New public library opened in KwaNonqaba
30 June 2014The Mossel Bay Municipality partnered with the national Department of Arts and Culture, Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the community to officially open the public library in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay on 27 June 2014. Read More
Books Open New Worlds for Young Minds
17 June 2014Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, hosted a story-telling session for a group of primary school learners at the South African Book Fair on 15 June 2014. Read More
South African Book Fair in Cape Town
11 June 2014The South African Book Fair, previously known as the Cape Town Book Fair, will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 13 to 15 June 2014. Read More
New R6.2 million public library opened in Knysna
23 April 2014The Knysna Public Library was officially launched on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 which is aimed to benefit local learners and many others. Read More
Major Boost for South African Libraries
17 March 2014The national Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) announced a massive R3 billion cash injection for libraries at the launch of South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event was a partnership between DAC, the National Library of... Read More
South African Library Week Launch
13 March 2014Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Dr Joseph Phaahla will be launching South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event is a partnership between the national Department of Arts and Culture, National Library of South Africa, the... Read More
New R4,5 m Library for Nkqubela
26 November 2013A long-awaited dream came true for the 6 000 residents of Nkqubela in Robertson when their own public library opened on Monday, 25 October 2013. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) partnered with the Langeberg Municipality and the... Read More
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