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Cultural Development

Museums

The Western Cape has the largest concentration of museums in Africa. These include Declared Cultural Institutions, museums affiliated to the Department of Cul

Cultural Development

Safe traditional initiation

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) recognises the importance of cultural traditional practices.

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Neighbourhood School Programme (MOD Programme)

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) creates next-level opportunities for school-going youth, in recreation and sport, as...

MOD Programme

The Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth (MOD) Programme is an after-school, mass participation programme that...

Culture and community

Minister Marais expresses condolences on passing of Kathy Dumbrell

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ms. Kathy Dumbrell, a member of the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC). She was a passionate and...

Culture and community

Nicolaas Cleef House unveiled as Provincial Heritage Site

One of the oldest buildings in Stellenbosch was officially unveiled as a Provincial Heritage Site on Tuesday 21 November 2023. Nicolaas...

Culture and community

Four criminal cases opened against illegal traditional initiation schools

Officials of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, accompanied by members of the Provincial Initiation Coordination...

Culture and community

Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum

On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a...

Culture and Sport

Minister Marais congratulates Springboks on spectacular World Cup win

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated the Springboks on their spectacular single point victory...

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