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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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Minister cleaning at Robben Island

Robben Island clean-up success

On Saturday, 21 March 2026, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), joined by partners the Robben Island Museum, Coca-Cola...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie welcomes R15 million allocation for World Cup legacy infrastructure upgrades for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has welcomed the announcement that the Western Cape Government has...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie mourns the passing of Soli Philander

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of renowned actor...

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Louis Massyn

Province’s best honoured at Sport Awards

On Saturday, 28 February 2026, the winners of the 2025 Western Cape Sport Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paarl, hosted by the...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie announces 500 free entries for learners in the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has announced an exciting opportunity for school learners across the...

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