News and Speeches for Sport and Recreation | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Sport and Recreation

Recognising women, girls and disabled people during Women’s month

27 August 2013

The unique contribution of women, girls and disabled people to Western Cape communities was recognised during a provincial Women’s Month event at the N Otto Hall in Porterville on Saturday, 24 August 2013. Read More

Creating Cycling Opportunities at Porterville Festival

26 August 2013

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer joined development cyclists and members of the Porterville community in two mountain bike races on 23 and 24 August 2013. The visit coincided with the town's 150-year anniversary. Read More

Focus on Women, Girls and Disabled People in Sport

22 August 2013

The Provincial Women and Girls Committee Disability Sport Western Cape and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will jointly host a provincial Women’s Month event on Saturday 24 August 2013 in Porterville. Read More

Promoting Sport Development in the Western Cape and Shandong Province

16 August 2013

Western Cape sport federations have confirmed their support for a sport development partnership between the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and its counterpart in Shandong Province, China. Read More

Empowering Youth Through Recreational Camps

14 August 2013

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be hosting four youth recreation camps during 2013 in partnership with Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA). Read More

Swimming Event Against Woman Abuse

7 August 2013

Western Province Aquatics will partner with Virgin Active South Africa and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) to host a Women’s Day event (starting at 9:00) at the Blue Downs Swimming Pool on Friday, 9 August 2013. Read More

Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Celebrates Women

6 August 2013

On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the pass laws. Read More

CHAN 2014 Delegation Visits Cape Town

5 August 2013

A delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) visited the Cape Town Stadium and the Athlone Stadium last week to assess their readiness to host matches in the CHAN 2014 African Nations Championship. Read More