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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 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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Western Cape Government facilitates new partnership between SAFA Cape Town, MTN and Golden Arrow Bus Service for school sports

SAFA Cape Town, in partnership with MTN South Africa and Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and facilitated by the Western Cape Government...

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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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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie highlights the importance of National Archives Awareness Week

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, joins the rest of the country in marking National Archives Awareness Week from...

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The 22nd edition of Suidoosterfees celebrates art, hope, talent, and opportunity

The Western Cape Government is proud to welcome the 22nd edition of the Suidoosterfees, taking place from 30 April to 4 May 2025 at the...

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Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and transformation

Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has paid tribute to the late Norman Mbiko, hailing him as...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie encourages runners ahead of the Two Oceans Marathon weekend

The Western Cape is proud to welcome thousands of athletes and spectators to one of the most iconic races in the world – the Two Oceans...

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Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport celebrates the economic power of the arts at the 29th KKNK

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, attended the 29th Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in...

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Minister Mackenzie congratulates Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Winners, honours 25 years of Joe Barber

The Western Cape Government extends its warmest congratulations to all the winners of the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, celebrated in...

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