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DCAS invites young people to apply for YearBeyond through the #SayYeBo recruitment campaign

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities...

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Monday’s official Tweede Nuwe Jaar event set to showcase 20,000 performers

Cape Town is set to host the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar event on Monday with 20,000 performers marching along Somerset Road in a free street...

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The team who are competing at the championships

DCAS salutes Western Cape athletes attending the Summer National School Sport Championships

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has passed on his support and best wishes to the learners of Team...

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George Festival brings the vibrancy of Culture, Art and Sport to the heart of the Garden Route

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invites residents of George and surrounding areas, and holiday makers to join an...

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MEC Ricardo Mackenzie congratulates Blitzboks on successive crowns

Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, congratulates the Springbok Sevens (Blitzboks) team for...

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WCG unveils game-changing Events Portal to cement province as Africa’s premier events destination

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has officially launched its Events Portal, a comprehensive digital platform designed to showcase and...

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Summer Initiation Season to start on 1 November 2025

The 2025 Summer Initiation Season will start on 1 November 2025 and run until 31 January 2026, marking the beginning of a significant...

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From Nyanga to Amsterdam: The Dance Legacy of Oscar Mpetha’s MOD Programme

From Nyanga to Amsterdam: The Dance Legacy of Oscar Mpetha’s MOD Programme

At 2:45 p.m. in Nyanga, Cape Town, the final school bell rings at Oscar Mpetha High. Learners stream out of classrooms into a township where...

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The new Overhex Modular Library officially opens its doors

The official opening of the new Overhex Modular Library on 11 September 2025 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Overhex...

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WCG celebrates Heritage Month by honouring living traditions and shared heritage

Under the 2025 national theme, “Reimagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era,” the Western Cape Government proudly celebrates Heritage...

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