News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs
DCAS celebrates Heritage Month by promoting mother tongue literature
20 September 2019The value of indigenous language literature was highlighted on Friday 20 September 2019 when the Read More
Imam Abdullah Haron memorialised and celebrated in new travelling exhibition
13 September 2019The life and legacy of anti-apartheid activist Iman Abdullah Haron will be celebrated in several venues around the Western Cape, following the unveiling of the new traveling exhibition. Read More
Positive contribution by libraries to communities hailed at annual seminar
12 September 2019The contribution by libraries to the upliftment of their communities was celebrated at the annual Read More
Cape Winelands drama festival leg ends off on a high note
3 September 2019Audiences were kept entertained while watching the productions of the drama groups from the Cape Winelands region this weekend as the Cape Winelands Drama Adjudication showcase took place on 31 August 2019 in McGregor. Read More
Indigenous Medicine exhibit encourages connectedness
2 September 2019On 30 August 2019 Dr Mxolisi Dlamuka, Director of Museum Service at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), launched the Indigenous Medicine at the Cape exhibition in Green Point. Read More
DCAS dance teacher training programme sets Saldanha ablaze
27 August 2019The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) pilot Dance Teacher Training Programme came to a thrilling end on 23 August 2019 with the hosting of the “Dans die Weskus aan die Brand” (Dance the West Coast Ablaze) dance showcase at the Read More
DCAS Women’s Month celebration gives elders an opportunity to share wisdom
26 August 2019Preserving, renewing and developing the culture and tradition of indigenous storytelling was the aim as the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted a Women’s Month celebration in Langa on Thursday, 22 August 2019. Read More
Eluxolweni and Gansbaai libraries reopen after major upgrades
14 August 2019Residents of Gansbaai and Eluxolweni, Pearly Beach will now have access to a greater range of books and more computers after upgrades to two libraries were unveiled by the Western Cape Depa Read More
Indigenous Languages Dialogue supports unified continent
5 August 2019The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport ( Read More
Western Cape Language Committee welcomes new members
26 July 2019On 25 July 2019, three new members were inducted into the ranks of the Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC.) Read More
Accessibility and technology the focus as Archives Awareness Week kicks off
15 July 2019Accessibility and technology the focus as annual Archives Awareness Week kicks off Read More
Farewell to outgoing Geographical Names Committee
18 June 2019On Friday 14 June 2019, the Read More
Dias Museum and Mossel Bay locals celebrate International Museum Day together
22 May 2019The Read More
Media release: Make your contribution to Cape Town Museum concept
6 May 2019The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Museum service, has appointed Place Matters to conduct the research and conceptualization process for the Cape Town Museum. Read More
Dunoon’s high-tech library opens its doors to residents
30 April 2019The much-anticipated Dunoon Library officially opened on 26 April 2019. Read More
West Coast museums receive welcome financial boost from DCAS
18 April 2019Museums on the Cape West Coast received a significant financial boost on Wednesday, when a cheque handover ceremony was hosted by the Read More
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