News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release Western Cape crowned SA Schools Winter Games champions for 4th consecutive year Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, congratulates Team Western Cape on being crowned the 2026 SA Schools... Read more Media release Media release: We mourn the loss of a young life: Jayden Adams The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Bafana Bafana player Jayden Adams... Read more Media release Knysna Oyster Festival remains key economic driver for Garden Route The Western Cape Government is proud to continue partnering with the Knysna Oyster Festival, as the Garden Route expands into a sporting... Read more Youth Young talent at DCAS balancing books in finance and the brush at home The hidden artistic talent flourishing in DCAS finance By day, Ameen Mustapha works diligently within the Office of the CFO, navigating the... Read more Media release Media statement: Nominations for 2026 Cultural Awards now open! The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened nominations for the 2026 Cultural Awards. The department calls on... Read more Media release Schools invited to join expanded MOD Programme As South Africa marks Youth Month, the Western Cape Government is expanding its revitalised Mass Participation, Opportunity and Access... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie announces public viewing sites across the Western Cape Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, is pleased to announce the establishment of public viewing sites... Read more News From YeBoneer to YeBo Academy Manager How Sihle Ma-Awu’s YearBeyond Journey Came Full Circle When Sihle Ma-Awu joined YearBeyond in 2018 as a YeBoneer, he was searching for... Read more Media release Re-appointment of Head of Department Guy Redman It gives the provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, great pleasure to announce the re-appointment of Guy... Read more Media release Fast action safeguards jobs In March 2026, a fire destroyed the kitchen wing of the Stables Restaurant at the Vergelegen wine estate. Following their assessment of the... Read more Media release This World Book Day, let’s get communities into the habit of regular reading Today, on World Book Day, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) YearBeyond (YeBo) Programme, together with our Provincial... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie congratulates Cape Town Surfriders on five national titles The Cape Town Surf Riders (CTSR) Para Surf Team claimed five national titles and ten podium finishes at the 2026 Sea Harvest South African... Read more Media release A winning weekend for South African Hockey and Rugby on the international stage It has been a remarkable and inspiring weekend for South African sport, marked by two outstanding international victories that showcase the... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie mourns the passing of Christopher “Chippie” Solomon Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Christopher “Chippie”... Read more News Western Cape calls for urgent coordination and system strengthening following National Schools Athletics challenges The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport has raised concern regarding the recent developments affecting the 2026... Read more Load More
