News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
We mourn the passing of the great Sylvia Mdunyelwa
25 August 2023It is with deep sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of Mam’ Sylvia Mdunyelwa. She contributed significantly to the music industry as a jazz musician from Langa, Cape Town. Read More
We mourn the passing of a rugby great, Theuns Stofberg
23 August 2023It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government heard of the passing of former rugby player, Theuns Stofberg, this morning. Read More
New professional domestic women’s cricket league big step in women’s sport
23 August 2023The Western Cape Government welcomes the announcement of a new professional domestic women’s cricket league by Cricket South Africa on Tuesday. Read More
Inter-provincial team leads mission for proposed World Heritage site
22 August 2023The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and Heritage Western Cape, KZN Amafa and Research Institu Read More
We mourn the passing of a legend of dance – Johaar Mosaval
16 August 2023The Western Cape Government is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of a remarkable man in the arts – Johaar Mosaval. Read More
Call for initiation schools to register for 2023 Summer season
10 August 2023The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport invites initiation school principals and initiation forums to register for the 2023 Summer season. Read More
Cape Town is ready to host UCI Mountain Bike Marathon in 2028
6 August 2023The Western Cape Government is extremely proud of the announcement that Cape Town will be the host city for the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in 2028. Read More
Minister Marais hosts 1995 SA Netball team
4 August 2023On Friday, 4 August 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the reunion of the South African netball team who reached sporting glory with their silver medal finish at the World N Read More
We mourn the passing of a brilliant historian and novelist, Dan Sleigh
29 July 2023It 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 2023The 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 2023Statement 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 2023On 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 2023From 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 2023On 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 2023The 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 2023The 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 2023On 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
We mourn the loss of a pioneer for table tennis – Jasper Walters
3 July 2023It 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
Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour
3 July 2023Today, 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
Statement by Minister Anroux Marais: Sport should not penalise youth with quotas
30 June 2023It is with great disappointment that I heard about the demotion of the Western Province u/16 team at the recent Grant Khomo week rugby tournament due to not meeting the quota targets through injury to some of their players. Read More
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