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Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Culture and Sport

We encourage excellence and inclusiveness in sport and culture through the effective, efficient and sustainable use of our resources, and through creative partnerships.

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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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We mourn the loss of a pioneer for table tennis – Jasper Walters

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of Jasper Walters, a legend of table tennis in our...

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Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour

Today, Monday, 3 July 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will be receiving the Netball World Cup...

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Sport should not penalise youth with quotas

It is with great disappointment that I heard about the demotion of the Western Province u/16 team at the recent Grant Khomo week rugby...

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Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour on Monday

On Monday, 3 July 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will be receiving the Netball World Cup...

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Western Cape gets ready for Netball World Cup Trophy tour

We are excitedly counting down the days to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023. Cape Town is the sole host for all matches of this...

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Western Cape Government working to support youth through engagements

South Africa celebrates Youth Day on 16 June every year. While this is generally a day of upliftment for young people, the Western Cape...

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South African athletes make country proud

It has been an exciting weekend for South African (SA) sport, as we have seen local athletes reaching exciting new heights in their various...

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Cape Town counts down 50 days to Netball World Cup 2023

Friday, 9 June 2023 marks 50 days to go until the first whistle is blown at the Netball World Cup 2023. The Western Cape Government is ready...

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Metro federations granted funding for sporting activities

On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, handed over funding...

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