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Cultural awards 2025

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...

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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...

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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...

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Sihle Ma-Awu

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...

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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...

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Vergelegen

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...

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Minister Mackenzie at the launch

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...

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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...

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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...

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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”...

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