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News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

We mourn the passing of a brilliant historian and novelist, Dan Sleigh

29 July 2023

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has heard of the death of Dan Sleigh.   Read More

Support the Netball World Cup at public viewing centres across the province

27 July 2023

The highly anticipated Netball World Cup starts in Cape Town on Friday, 28 July 2023. This tournament will not only be the first to be hosted on African soil, but it will also play an important role in giving the local economy a boost of an... Read More

Minister Anroux Marais: The time to support women’s sport is now

20 July 2023

Statement by Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Marais host Spar Proteas before Netball World Cup

18 July 2023

On Monday, 17 July 2023, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the Spar Proteas Netball team at Leeuwenhof to wish the team all the best as they prepare to compete in the Netball World Cup... Read More

YearBeyond hosts successful GoBeyond conference

18 July 2023

From 14 to 16 July 2023, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), through its YearBeyond Programme, hosted a successful conference at the University of Western Cape campus. Read More

Minister Marais acknowledges Western Cape athletes' achievements

18 July 2023

On Tuesday, 18 July 2023, the provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted a recognition ceremony for Western Cape athletes and administrators who have achieved exceptional results in the past few months.     Read More

Experienced interpreters and language practitioners sought

17 July 2023

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invites freelance language practitioners to submit applications for placement on the Western Cape Government database of freelance language service providers for the period 1 Read More

Minister Marais calls for nominations for the 2023 Cultural Affairs Awards

10 July 2023

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has published the call for nominations for individuals or organisations to be honoured at this year’s Cultural Affairs Awards. Read More

Minister Marais to hand over Netball World Cup trophy to City of Cape Town

6 July 2023

On Friday, 7 July 2023, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will conclude the Western Cape Netball World Cup trophy tour and officially hand over the trophy to the City of Cape Town.   Read More

Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour

3 July 2023

Today, Monday, 3 July 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will be receiving the Netball World Cup trophy from the Eastern Cape Government and embarking on a tour across the Western Cape so that communities... Read More

We mourn the loss of a pioneer for table tennis – Jasper Walters

3 July 2023

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of Jasper Walters, a legend of table tennis in our province.   Read More