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Gold for Team DCAS at 2015 Corporate Games

8 September 2015

The Annual Cape Town Corporate Games took place from the 3–5 September 2015. Ten sporting codes were played at various venues such as Grand West, Montague Sports Arena, Century City, Mowbray Golf Club and Bloemendal Estate. Read More

Western Cape Celebrates Sporting Excellence

3 September 2015

On 3 September 2015 Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais recognised the achievements of notable Western Cape athletes at the Head Office of the Department of Cu Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Sporting Excellence Celebrated By Minister Marais

2 September 2015

Tomorrow, 3 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will recognise the achievements of notable Western Cape athletes. Read More

Developing Sporting Skills With Sport Equipment Handover

1 September 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) and Read More

Spreading the message of Olympism in Van Wyksdorp

25 August 2015

As part of the “Road to Albertinia”, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the Read More

Minister Marais Inspires Youth at Regional Camps

24 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) with the support of National Department of Sport and Recreation (SRSA) and LoveLife hosted the Cap Read More

isiXhosa Chess Book to Develop Champions at MOD Schools

20 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in conjunction with Watu Kobese, author of the country’s first ever isiXhosa Chess book,  handed over the Read More

Media Alert: MOD Centres to Receive isiXhosa Chess Booklet

18 August 2015

On Tuesday, 18 August 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marias will be handing over isiXhosa chess booklets to schools who offer chess as part of the after-school and Mass Participation, Opportunity and Access,... Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Sailors Welcomed by Minister Marais

18 August 2015

Today, 18 August 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will welcome the five young sailors from the Western Cape who achieved a podium finish in 3rd place at the Qingdao International Sailing Week Regatta,... Read More

Olympic Spirit in Ladismith on Route to Albertinia

11 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with Kannaland Municipality, Read More

New Tennis Court Facility for Prince Albert

11 August 2015

On Friday, 11 August 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais, together with the Mayor of the Prince Albert Municipality, Mr Goliath Lottering, opened the upgraded tennis court facility at the municipal sp Read More

Aspiring WC Sailors to Compete in Prestigious Yacht Race in China

5 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport along with Sailing South Africa, Western Cape, is sending five young sailors to compete in the 7th Read More

Prof. Andre Odendaal Honoured for Long Service to Sport

28 July 2015

On Saturday, 25 July 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation honoured Prof. Read More

Berg River Canoe Marathon Off To A Chilly Start

16 July 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the Western Cape Canoe Union and the Drakenstein Municipa Read More

New Sport Academy Provides Opportunities to Excel

16 July 2015

The new Cape Winelands Academy of Sport is expected to provide sportspeople of the district with a competitive edge. Read More

Knysna Forest Marathon A Fitting End to Festival

13 July 2015

The 42 km Knysna Forest Marathon and 21 km half marathon took place in cold conditions on Saturday 11 July 2015. This final event of the annual Knysna Oyster Festival started in the forest about 15 km out of town. Read More

A First for isiXhosa and SA Chess

7 July 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs (DCAS) and author Watu Kobese launched the first isiXhosa chess book in Cape Town on 7 July 2015. Read More

MOD Assists Earth Moves Winner to Record Demo Album

3 July 2015

Michaela Adonis, a 17-year old from Mitchell’s Plain, has just recorded her first demonstration album at the Red Bull Studios in Bree Street, Cape Town. She won the chance to record by ending in first place in the “Earth Moves” talent competition... Read More

MOD Baseball’s Rising Star

2 July 2015

The rise of 17-year old baseball star Sheldon Trosky is a success story made possible by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More

Judo Grows From Strength to Strength

1 July 2015

The South African Judo Open Championships began at Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch on 30 June 2015. Read More

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