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YearBeyond programme honoured for innovation and impact

On Thursday, 12 November 2026, The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) YearBeyond programme was honoured as one of the HundrEd...

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Winner

Skeur Hom Dance Battle opens pathways for young Cape Flats talent

The energy, creativity, and talent of Mitchells Plain took centre stage on Thursday evening, 5 November 2026, as 18 finalists battled for a...

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12 new multi-purpose sport facilities to open pathways for learners

The Western Cape Government, through the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED)...

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Minister Mackenzie welcomes R65 million National Lotteries Commission investment in South Africa’s Cricket World Cup 2027

Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has welcomed an investment of more than R65 million from...

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Multi-million rand investment aims to expand school sports participation in Mitchells Plain

The Western Cape Government has invested over R30 million into a shared sports facility at Lentegeur Senior Secondary School and Cornflower...

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Senior winners

South Africa strikes gold with nine gold medals at Tug-of-War World Championships in Mossel Bay

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has congratulated South Africa’s athletes on securing fifteen medals...

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Recognition continues as Minister Mackenzie honours ten Western Cape cultural icons with specially commissioned sculptures

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, concluded a week of recognition celebrating ten highly respected...

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Cultural Affairs Awards celebrate provincial contributions and legacies

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the annual Cultural Awards at the...

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Western Cape Government joins forces to advance menstrual dignity for young women in sport

The Western Cape Departments of Cultural Affairs and Sport, and Social Development joined forces in Mitchells Plain on Tuesday, 25 August...

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Championship winners

Western Cape crowned SA Schools Winter Games champions for 4th consecutive year

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, congratulates Team Western Cape on being crowned the 2026 SA Schools...

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