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From Nyanga to Amsterdam: The Dance Legacy of Oscar Mpetha’s MOD Programme

From Nyanga to Amsterdam: The Dance Legacy of Oscar Mpetha’s MOD Programme

At 2:45 p.m. in Nyanga, Cape Town, the final school bell rings at Oscar Mpetha High. Learners stream out of classrooms into a township where...

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The new Overhex Modular Library officially opens its doors

The official opening of the new Overhex Modular Library on 11 September 2025 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Overhex...

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Sport Awards news

2023 Sport Awards news 2022 Sport Awards news 2021 Sport Awards news 2019 Sport Awards news 2018 Sport Awards news 2017 Sport Awards news...

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Cultural Development

Western Cape Cultural Commission

The Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC) is a statutory body that advises the Minister of

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Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport: Contact Us

Street Address Protea Assurance Building, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town 8000 Postal Address Private Bag X9067, Cape Town 8000 General...

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Western Cape Archives

Take a quick look at what you can discover at our Archives

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Western Cape Library Service

Accessing information

Our Library Service forms an important part of the services offered to residents of the Western Cape.

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Education

After school programme

Our Youth and After School Programme Office is a strategic thought leadership office which is the knowledge hub and capacity support for the Youth and After School Sect

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Education

YearBeyond

Despite increasing access to education, almost half of the learners who enter school in grade 1 don't matriculate.

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Cultural Development

Book a cultural facility

Our seven cultural facilities managed by The Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC), a public entity of our  Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (D

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