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Celebrating International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on 8 September to highlight the importance of high literacy rates in society. The...

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WCG pledges continued support amid national cuts to cultural event funding

The Western Cape Government (WCG) notes with great concern that the National Department of Sports, Culture and Art continues to withdraw...

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Minister Mackenzie with Tasneem at the 2025 Sport Awards

Western Cape Government congratulates Tasneem Solomons on another win

The Western Cape Government proudly congratulates Women's World Master title holder Tasneem Solomons on her win at the IEPF World Eightball...

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Entries open for the Western Cape Big Walk

On Sunday, 5 October 2025, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the City of Cape Town and Western...

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Team Western Cape crowned winners of Winter National School Sport Championships!

The Western Cape Government proudly celebrates the news that Team Western Cape achieved the status of overall winners at the Winter National...

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Nominations for 2025 Cultural Awards now open

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened nominations for the 2025 Cultural Awards. The department calls on...

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Celebrating International Museum Day

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joins the global community in celebrating International Museum Day...

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The late Cornal Hendricks pictured on the rugby field.

The Western Cape Government mourns the loss of Cornal Hendricks

The Western Cape Government mourns the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks, former Springbok and Bulls rugby player, who died on 14 May 2025...

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Western Cape Government facilitates new partnership between SAFA Cape Town, MTN and Golden Arrow Bus Service for school sports

SAFA Cape Town, in partnership with MTN South Africa and Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and facilitated by the Western Cape Government...

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Afrikaans Amptelik 100: Celebrating an inclusive language with deep roots in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Government proudly supports the launch of Afrikaans Amptelik 100, a year-long celebration that marks the centenary of...

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