News and Speeches for Culture and Heritage
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
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
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
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
"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
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
Calling All Stargazing Enthusiasts to Picnic at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument
27 August 2014Stargazing enthusiasts can once again look forward to a series of Stargazing Picnics at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument on Paarl Mountain. Read More
New Developments at CP Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn
2 June 2014It was a joy for the CP Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn to celebrate 20 years of democracy with the opening of two exhibitions on 29 May 2014. The project, which took about two years to complete, forms part of the museum’s transformation plan. Read More
Learn More About Our Farm Animals at Worcester Museum
27 May 2014Since 6 May 2014, the Worcester Museum has been hosting its annual farm animals school programme. It is suitable for playgroups, pre-primary learners, learners from special needs schools and foundation phase learners. Read More
Cannon Firings at the Taalmonument in Paarl
27 May 2014A cannon firing will take place at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Saturday 31 May 2014. This will be the first of a series of firings to be held at the monument on the last Saturday of the month in partnership with the Cannon Association of... Read More
International Museum Day Celebrations in Paarl
19 May 2014The Afikaanse Taalmuseum en –monument (ATM) in Paarl will present a free panel discussion on the creation of new words and expressions, word play and metaphors on Saturday, 24 May 2014 Read More
Join International Museum Day Celebrations
15 May 2014The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will celebrate International Museum Day on Sunday, 18 May 2014. The 2014 theme is Museum Collections Make Connections. Read More
International Day of Monuments and Sites in Paarl
10 April 2014The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument and the Hugenote Gedenkskool will host a special programme in celebration of International Day of Monuments and Sites in Paarl on Friday, 11 April 2014. Read More
Jazz Festival Workshops in Cape Town
28 March 2014“African’s grandest gathering”, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), will be hosting various workshops at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 28 and 29 March 2014. The programme includes urban master classes, music business... Read More
Accredited Training for EPWP Beneficiaries at KKNK
27 March 2014About 100 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries will receive training in Arts and Culture Management on Community Level at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn from 30 March to 4 April 2014. Read More
Heritage Review Committee Rules in Favour of Bo-Kaap
12 March 2014The independent review committee which considers appeals on heritage matters has upheld a decision to refuse permission for the demolition of a building in Bo-Kaap. The outcome of the appeal can be described as a victory for people with a long... Read More
Marvel at the Cape Town Carnival
11 March 2014The streets of the Mother City are set to explode with colour and life when the annual Cape Town Carnival takes to the streets on Saturday, 15 March 2014. The theme for this year’s event is “imagine”. Designers, artists, inventors, students,... Read More
Workshop Inspires Young Langa Musicians
10 March 2014A group of young jazz musicians from Langa High School felt inspired after participating in a schools music and skills workshop on 8 March 2014. The event was the last of four training and development workshops hosted by ESP Afrika, producers of the... Read More
Minister Meyer Opens KykNET Buite Ekspo in Malmesbury
3 March 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport promotes a healthy lifestyle, local outdoor market and being part of events that contribute to the tourism sector in the Western Cape. Read More
DCAS Launches IsiXhosa Terminology Booklet
28 February 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has launched a booklet that has been developed for government-specific Xhosa terms. Read More
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