News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs
Hard working museums get financial boost from DCAS
28 June 2018Western Cape museums, which form part of the largest museum service in South Africa, received a welcome financial boost from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) on 27 June 2018. The cheque handover took place at a gala event at the... Read More
New library facility opens in Tesselaarsdal
19 June 2018On 15 June 2018, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais and the Executive Mayor of Theewaterskloof Municipality, Councillor Christelle Vosloo, opened the new library facility Read More
Archives celebrates #IAD18 with the Paarl community
11 June 2018On 8 June 2018, the Western Cape Archives and Records Service of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) celebrated Read More
Minister Anroux Marais welcomes new members of WC Language Committee
4 June 2018On 9 May 2018, the Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC) welcomed three new members who will contribute to the work being done to promote the Language Act in the Western Cape. Read More
Museum Route Website Shows Unlimited Options
4 June 2018On 1 June 2018, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Museum Service, launched a new mobile-friendly website (http://www.c Read More
Best of DCAS winners crowned
21 May 2018On 27 April 2018, Team Determine with their play “Honestly, Ek verstaan jou nie” was named as the best production in the Best of DCAS drama Finale for 2017/18. Read More
Noon Gun Commemoration Plaque Unveiled On Signal Hill
15 May 2018On 14 May 2018, Minister Anroux Marais of Cultural Affairs and Sport officiated at the centenary of the introduction of the first 2-minute silence in Cape Town. Read More
Heritage plaque recognises shared inheritance of Old Granary
20 April 2018On 19 April 2018, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais unveiled a ceramic plaque to mark the provincial heritage status of the Old Granary Complex in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. Read More
Arts Week invests in young leaders
14 March 2018The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, (DCAS) in partnership with the Drakenstein Municipality and the nati Read More
Young drama talent shines at Zabalaza Theatre Festival
12 March 2018The Zabalaza Theatre Festival hosted various productions by youth involved in the drama projects offered by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport. Read More
Cultural Affairs Awards Celebrate The Western Cape's Diversity And Talent
5 March 2018On Saturday, 3 March 2018, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport honoured individuals from the Western Cape at the Annual Cultural Affairs Awards. Read More
DCAS Drama Programme ends on a high note in Riversdale
28 February 2018The Eden Drama Festival finale was held at the Riversdale Town Hall on 24 February 2018. The festival attracted participants from all over the Eden region such as Knysna, Dysselsdorp, George, Themnbalethu, Heidelberg, Barrydale, Swellendam and a... Read More
Future drama stars shine at Cape Winelands Drama Festival Finale
20 February 2018On 17 February 2018, Cape Winelands creative stars performed at the Cape Winelands Drama at the Paarl Town Hall in Paarl. Read More
Western Cape Archives host art exhibition by Jeannette Unite
11 December 2017The Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais officially opened an art exhibition by renowned South African Artist Read More
Educating communities on the importance of Sign Language
6 December 2017The Language Unit of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports (DCAS), in partnership with the Western Ca Read More
DCAS takes Oral History project to Tankwa Karoo
21 November 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Witzenberg Municipality, launched the Oral History Initiative in the picturesque area of Tankwa Karoo on 20 N Read More
Media Release: Nominations for Cultural Affairs Awards now open
15 November 2017The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has opened the nominations for the 2017/18 Read More
Eden Drama festival a local hit
14 November 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) recently presented the 2017 Drama Festival to communities in Heidelberg, Knysna and George. Read More
DCAS Introduces Students To Library Core Business
25 October 2017On Friday, 20 October 2017, students from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), accompanied by their lecturer, visited the Western Cape Library Service. Read More
81st SAMA Conference Explores Our Multi-Layered History
24 October 2017On 24 October 2017 the Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, officiated at the 81st South African Museums Association (SAMA) Conference in Bellville. Read More
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