News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs
DCAS Supports Knowledge Economy At LIASA Conference
6 October 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) supported the 18th Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) Conference that took place in Gauteng f Read More
Modern library facility opened in Herbertsdale
29 September 2017On 26 September 2017, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Minister Anroux Marais opened a new library in the rural town of Herbertsdale, near Read More
Heritage Day Celebrations Affirm Our Shared History And Mutual Pride
26 September 2017On 24 September 2017, national Heritage Day, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and its public entity, the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC) Read More
Western Cape library experts rub shoulders at seminar
22 September 2017On 21 to 22 September 2017 the Library Service of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Municipal Support Services Seminar in Cape Town for library Read More
Final leg of DCAS Drama Festival reveals outstanding talent
21 September 2017The Franschhoek community was pleasantly surprised at the showcase of local talent at the final adjudication leg of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Read More
DCAS launches the ‘Power of the dream’ from Robben Island to Rio exhibit
20 September 2017On 19 September 2017, the Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, opened a new travelling museum exhibition titled “Power of the Dream”. Read More
Caledon Museum hosts “Girl love yourself” in honour of Women’s Day
14 September 2017On 1 September 2017, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) Caledon Museum invested in a “Girl Love Yourself”-activity. Read More
National Book Week Celebrates Our Rich And Diverse Heritage
13 September 2017The Library Service of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) celebrated National Book Week (NBW) from Read More
Drama Festival Discovers Young Aspiring Artists
28 August 2017The community of Zwelethemba in Worcester was astonished by talent from the various drama groups taking part in the DCAS Drama Festival. Read More
Transforming society and uniting the nation
25 August 2017Since 2012 the National Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and the National Institute Community Development and Management (NICDAM) have been rolling out the Read More
Rich history shared in Vredendal
24 August 2017The Oral History initiative was rolled out at the Vredendal Community Hall on 21 August 2017. Read More
MOD Centre rope dancers dazzle at Women’s Day celebrations in Mossel Bay
17 August 2017On 11 August 2017 the Bartolomeu Dias Museum in Mossel Bay, hosted their local Women’s Day celebrations. Read More
Library books on the move in tailor-made fleet
17 August 2017Recently the DCAS Library Service replaced 5 old corporate vehicles with new models. Library team members Pieter Hugo, Ronel Mouton and Wynand Coetzee facilitated the process. Read More
Worcester Museum demonstrates traditional activities at vintage show
14 August 2017On 11 and 12 August 2017 the Worcester Museum participated in the Western Cape Tractor and Engine Club Show at Villiersdorp. Read More
New libraries change lives for the better
7 August 2017The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais has officially opened four new library service points in the province since the start of the 2017 financial year. Read More
Western Cape Youth With a Desire to Improve Society Join TYPP
2 August 2017On 23 July 2017, 33 youth of the Western Cape were welcomed into The Young Patriots Programme (TYPP) in Gauteng. Read More
Media release: We mourn the passing of Cape Town musician Errol Dyers
24 July 2017Statement from Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport: It is with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of one of the Western Cape’s great music talents, Errol Dyers. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais Pays Homage To Tata Madiba In Amsterdam
18 July 2017As part of the 2017 Kwaku Festival celebrations underway in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais paid homage to our late great statesman, Tata Madi Read More
Holiday Fun with the Western Cape Library Service
14 July 2017With the school holidays upon us, the Western Cape Library Service kicked off their holiday programme at the Oppie Berg Mini Library in Ceres on 5 July 2017. Read More
MOD Production delights audience
13 July 2017On Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 85 learners from the Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth (MOD) Programme thrilled their audience with their display of skills in a production titled “Hats Read More
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