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We mourn the passing of a legend of jazz, Spencer Mbadu

The Western Cape Government mourns the passing of Spencer Mbadu on 6 September 2023. Spencer was born in 1955 in Kensington and his family...

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Minister Anroux Marais' speech at Denis Goldberg House of Hope Agreement

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Hout Bay Museum Signing Agreement with Denis Goldberg for House of Hope 2...

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We mourn the passing of a legend of dance – Johaar Mosaval

The Western Cape Government is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of a remarkable man in the arts – Johaar Mosaval. Johaar was born in...

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Call for initiation schools to register for 2023 Summer season

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport invites initiation school principals and initiation forums to register for the 2023 Summer...

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Cape Town is ready to host UCI Mountain Bike Marathon in 2028

The Western Cape Government is extremely proud of the announcement that Cape Town will be the host city for the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon...

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Minister Marais hosts 1995 SA Netball team

On Friday, 4 August 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the reunion of the South African...

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

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has heard of the death of Dan Sleigh. Dan was well known as a historian, writer...

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

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...

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Minister Marais calls for nominations for the 2023 Cultural Affairs Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has published the call for nominations for individuals or organisations to be...

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

On Friday, 7 July 2023, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will conclude the Western Cape Netball World Cup trophy...

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