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The language team who worked on the book with Minister Mackenzie

Table tennis rulebook now available in isiXhosa

On Tuesday, 10 June 2025, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie launched and handed over copies of the first...

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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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Youth

#ForYOUTH: Meet Nathaly

Meet Nathaly September - Basketball Coach Nathaly September was born and raised in the Cape Winelands City of Paarl. As a young woman, she...

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Unathi the Dance Teacher

#ForYOUTH: Meet Unathi

Meet Unathi - Dance Teacher Unathi, a dance teacher from Khayelitsha, found his passion for movement and expression through the Mass...

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Sophumelela, the enthusiastic YearBeyond mentor

#ForYOUTH: Meet Sophumelela

Meet Sophumelela - YearBeyond Sophumelela, now 26 years old, was at a crossroads in 2023. Financially excluded from furthering her education...

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An excited Sonwabo in his community

#ForYOUTH: Meet Sonwabo

Meet Sonwabo Mphandle - Actor, Director, and Filmmaker. On reading those titles at first, they might seem becoming of someone used to the...

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David

#ForYOUTH: Meet David

Meet David Merkeur - YearBeyond When you first speak to David Peter Merkeur, you’ll be inclined to think that he’s much older than what he...

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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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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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