News and Speeches for Culture and Heritage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DCAS Drama Festival Winners Showcase their Talent on Suidooster
12 July 2017On 10 July 2017, the best actor and actress from the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) Tridistrict Drama Festival Read More
Museums received ceremonial cheques at Symposium in Cape Town
2 June 2017On 1 June 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais officiated at the annual Museum Symposium in Cape Town. Read More
DCAS invests in Metro and West Coast Museums
26 May 2017On 25 May 2017, Mr Guy Redman, Chief Director for Cultural Affairs at the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) handed over the annual subsidies and grants to Read More
Worcester Museum a hive of activity for International Museum Day
26 May 2017International Museum Day was commemorated across the world on 18 May with the theme of “Saying the unspeakable in museums”. Read More
Cape Winelands And West Coast Museums On The Map
16 May 2017The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) launched the Cape Winelands and West Coast Museum Route brochure on Read More
Media Alert: Cape Winelands Museum Route Brochure To Be Launched
15 May 2017MEDIA ALERT: CAPE WINELANDS MUSEUM ROUTE BROCHURE TO BE LAUNCHED BY MINISTER MARAIS Read More
DCAS Drama Competition Touched Hearts At Suidoosterfees
2 May 2017On 28 April 2017 the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais named African Calling with “Question Mark” as the best Read More
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