News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
Minister Mackenzie brings world-renowned Madiba sculptures to Mitchells Plain
19 September 2024On Thursday, 19 September 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, facilitated the donation of two Marco Olivier sculptures – depicting the face of Nelson Mandela – to RLabs House in Mitchells Plain. Read More
Entries open for the Western Cape Big Walk
16 September 2024On Sunday, 6 October 2024, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the City of Cape Town and Western Province Athletics, will be hosting the annual Western Cape Big Walk. Read More
World-class Lavender Hill Shared Facility boosts sport and recreation
13 September 2024This week, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the Western Cape Education Department hosted a celebration of the Lavender Hill Shared Facility, bringing together local learners, school principals, seniors fitness groups,... Read More
Minister Mackenzie mourns the passing of jazz legend Alvin Dyers
9 September 2024It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of Alvin Dyers, a legendary figure in the Cape Jazz movement, recording artist, educator, and composer. Read More
We mourn the passing of a legendary writer: James Matthews
7 September 2024It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of the renowned writer and poet, James Matthews. Read More
Western Cape welcomes national MOU on School Sport: We are ready!
4 September 2024I am thrilled with the progress made in today’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the national Ministers of Sport, Arts and Culture, and Basic Education on the implementation of sports, arts, culture and other co-curricular activities in all... Read More
Boost for sport development: WCG partners with Northlink College
30 August 2024Today, 30 August 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) signed a Partnership Agreement with Northlink College, enabling students at the TVET College to do practical course work in WCG school sport and recreation programmes. Read More
Media Release: Minister Mackenzie pledges support for women’s chess
12 August 2024On Sunday, 11 August 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined the final day of the sixth annual Women’s Month Chess Tournament at Club Mykonos in Langebaan to show his support for women’s chess. Read More
World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture
5 August 2024Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 5 August 2024 World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture Read More
WC to host World Heritage Site celebration for Cradle of Human Culture
2 August 2024On Sunday, 4 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, will host an activation ceremony to celebrate the successful inscription as a World Heritage Site of two rock shelters in the... Read More
Minister Mackenzie's arrival following inscription of World Heritage Site
29 July 2024Minister Mackenzie's arrival following successful inscription of World Heritage Site Read More
Media release: UNESCO proclaims new World Heritage Site in WC and KZN
26 July 2024On Friday, 26 July 2024, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee proclaimed World Heritage status for three sites in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, as part of the South African nomination, ‘The Emergence of Modern Human... Read More
Address by MEC Mackenzie at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee
26 July 2024Inscription of the Emergence Of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites Of South Africa New Delhi, India Friday, 26 July 2024 Read More
Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week
22 July 2024Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week This week, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will deliberate on whether two Western Cape sites achieve World Heritage status. Read More
1 000 youth gather to shape their future
14 July 2024This morning, Sunday 14 July 2024, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined over 1000 young people at the closing ceremony of the 2024 GoBeyond Conference, under the theme ‘Shape Your Future.’ Read More
Media alert: Youth conference offers youth spaces of connection and growth
11 July 2024The YearBeyond Annual Youth Conference, hosted by the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will take place at the University of the Western Cape from 12-14 July 2024. Read More
We mourn the passing of a football legend
10 July 2024It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has heard of the passing of Charles Jongbloed, a legend who was a true champion for football. Read More
Condolences on passing of champion for equal participation in sport
10 July 2024Frank van der Horst, the former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS), sadly passed away on Monday, 8 July 2024. Read More
Minister Mackenzie congratulates Berg River Marathon’s oldest finisher
8 July 2024On Saturday, 6 July 2024, ‘Oom Jannie’ Malherbe, at the age of 84, successfully finished his 51st Berg River Canoe Marathon. He is now tied with the record holder for the most finishes, Giel van Deventer, who sadly passed away in 2022. Read More
Congratulations to the Western Cape winners at the SA Sport Awards
6 May 2024The SA National Sport Awards took place last night and we are very proud of all the Western Cape nominees, as well as those who won in their categories. Read More
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