News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs
"Freedom" Brings Hope to the Community of Schoemanspoort
17 December 2014One couldn’t help but feel Proudly South African at this year’s Dance and Drama Development Programme, where 30 Learners from Schoemanspoort, 20km outside Oudtshoorn, put on a showcase in memory of the late former President Nelson Mandela Read More
Children's reading celebrations at Museum a big success
12 December 2014The three official languages of the Western Cape were celebrated at a reading and storytelling event in Cape Town on 10 December 2014. Read More
New Age Production Comes Out On Top
3 December 2014The 3rd annual Eden Drama Festival Finale took place at the Oudtshoorn Town Auditorium on Saturday 29 November 2014. This year’s event focused on the national “20 Years of Democracy” theme. Read More
The National Arts Council has Opened Applications for Arts Funding for 2015
1 December 2014The National Arts Council (NAC) has opened applications for arts funding for 2015. Individuals and registered arts organisations involved in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, craft, literature and multi-discipline have until 12 December 2014 to... Read More
Bright future for SA Sign Language
28 November 2014Over 60 individuals and organisational representatives attended a South African Sign Language (SASL) seminar held in Cape Town on 27 November 2014. Read More
EPWP beneficiaries graduate from Artscape technical training in stage practice
26 November 2014Seven beneficiaries of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) successfully completed the Artscape technical stage practice training course on 24 November 2014. Read More
Team Bring It “brings it” at the Cape Winelands Drama Festival Finale
25 November 2014The Cape Winelands Drama Festival finale took place in spectacular fashion at the Robertson Town Hall on Saturday, 22 November 2014. This year’s event celebrated the theme “20 Years of Democracy”. Read More
“Freedom” is coming to Schoemanspoort this December 2014
17 November 201430 Learners from Schoemanspoort, 20km outside Oudtshoorn, have been involved in Dance and Drama Training at the Schoemanspoort Cultural Facility since 4 October until 29 November 2014. Read More
Official Opening of Prince Alfred’s Hamlet Library
13 November 2014Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi, MP, the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, together with the MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo will officially open the R5 million Prince Alfred’s Hamlet Community Library on Friday, 14 November 2014... Read More
Minister Mbombo wishes initiates well for summer initiation season
13 November 2014On Thursday, 13 November 2014, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, hosted a press conference to announce the Western Cape’s readiness for the summer Read More
“Make It New” Exhibition Now At The V&A Waterfront
12 November 2014The “Make It New” exhibition took place at Cape Town Stadium from 15-19 October 2014 and was a huge hit. An extension of this Cape Craft and Design Institute exhibition is currently running until 15 December at the newly opened Watershed at the V... Read More
Celebrating 20 Years of Democracy at Winelands Drama Festival
12 November 2014The Cape Winelands Drama Festival finale will take place at the Robertson Town Hall on Saturday, 22 November 2014 in spectacular fashion, celebrating the theme “20 Year Read More
Professional drama opportunities for youth in Oudtshoorn
12 November 2014The stage has been set for the 3rd edition of the Eden Drama Festival finale, set to take place on Saturday, 29 November 2014 at the Oudtshoorn Town Auditorium, Read More
A Successful Arts and Culture Management Training in Ceres
24 October 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) presented accredited arts and culture management training for 30 people in Ceres from 20 to 22 October 2014. Read More
Earthquake Exhibition tells previously unheard stories
24 October 2014On Friday, 24 October 2014, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo officially opened the extended Earthquake Exhibition at the Oude Kerk Volksmuseum in Tulbagh. Read More
Three Days Before Cultural Affairs Awards Nominations Close
22 October 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invites communities in the Western Cape to use the last 3 days, before the closing date, to nominate individuals and organisations that have made a profound impact within the arts, culture,... Read More
"Make it New" Exhibition Celebrates the Cape's Design History
16 October 2014On Wednesday, 15 October 2014, the “Make it New” exhibition was launched at the Cape Town Stadium as part of the World Design Capital Design House opening. Read More
Dance and Drama for Aspiring Artists at Schoemanspoort Cultural Facility
14 October 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is hosting a dance and drama development programme which commenced on 4 October 2014 at Schoemanspoort Cultural Read More
Hessequa Choirs Wow at Kunstetreffers
2 October 2014The first performance of two Kunstetreffers in the community hall of Heidelberg showcased. Read More
IsiXhosa Reading and Spelling Competition a Big Success
29 September 2014Learners from three Khayelitsha primary schools proudly displayed their isiXhosa language skills at a reading competition and spelling bee organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More
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