News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport
“From Past to Present” as Pacaltsdorp Celebrates 200 Years of Existence
11 April 2013"We should not be ashamed of our culture. We should embrace it with pride.” This was the message by the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer to guests in George at the bicentennial celebrations of Pacaltsdorp on Saturday, 6 April... Read More
Minister Meyer Unveils Plaque at Pinnacle Point
11 April 2013On Tuesday, 9 April 2013, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Mayor of Mossel Bay, Alderwoman Marie Ferreira, unveiled the Heritage Western Cape plaque which identifies the archaeological site at Pinnacle... Read More
Department gives SWD Federations a Financial Boost
11 April 2013The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport boosted resources for talent development and sport participation in the South Western District (SWD) region by funding local federations at the region’s annual cheque handover ceremony. Read More
Department to Fund Provincial Sport Federations
9 April 2013The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is proud to support sport federations who are willing to work together and engage in meaningful partnerships with the community and other role-players in the Western Cape. Read More
Jazz Festival Workshops Inspire Emerging Musicians
9 April 2013“African’s grandest gathering”, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), hosted a variety of workshops in and around the city from 30 Mar Read More
Partners Plan to Control Bad Behaviour at Newlands
8 April 2013The Western Cape Government and Western Province Rugby are expected to work together to decisively deal with fan misbehaviour at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium in Cape Town. Read More
Getting a Taste of Cape Town International Jazz Festival
5 April 2013Thousands of music-loving Capetonians were bitten by the jazz bug at a free community concert on Greenmarket Square on Wednesday, 3 April 2013. Read More
Let us Exercise Together in Public Spaces
5 April 2013Physical activity should be more accessible and appealing to a wide range of people in the Cape Town community. Read More
Athletes and Team Officials Happy to Receive Tracksuits
28 March 2013Wearing the sporting colours of their province instils a sense of pride for all athletes and officials. It recognises their achievements and serves as a motivation to strive for excellence and it also inspires others. Read More
Taking Chess to the Streets in Observatory
28 March 2013A giant chess board, hidden behind a wall covered in graffiti artwork and under a bridge, is bringing people together while activating public space in the heart of the Observatory community. Read More
“Mal Oor Dans” Competition Focused on Changing Lives
28 March 2013They say it loud and proud: “Ons is mal oor dans” (We love to dance). Read More
Taking Chess to the Streets in Observatory
27 March 2013A giant chess board, hidden behind a wall covered in graffiti artwork and under a bridge, is bringing people together while activating public space in the heart of the Observatory community. Read More
Remembering the Heroes of the Sport Struggle
26 March 2013Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) is working together with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and others to help preserve the history of South African sport through exhibitions and educational programmes. Read More
Local Chess Hero Encourages Youth to Make A Move
26 March 2013Typically modest about his achievements, local chess Grandmaster-elect Kenny Solomon fulfilled his lifelong dream when he played a simultaneous exhibition match against 20 promising young players at the Rocklands Library in Mitchells Plain, Cape... Read More
IsiXhosa Reading Competition Glides to Success
26 March 2013The Library Services auditorium in Cape Town was packed to capacity with eager learners from Khayelitsha, Philippi, Delft and Athlone at the first Siyazingca Reading Competition held on 26 March 2013. Read More
Media Statement: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Budget Address 2013
25 March 2013The budget of R445.309m which has been allocated to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is aligned with the Premier’s statement. Read More
DCAS Lines Up “Tussen Grafte” and Hip Hop Dancing at KKNK
25 March 2013The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has ensured that an award-winning theatre production and two dance troupes will be performing at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKN Read More
“Mal Oor Dans” Competition
22 March 2013On 22 March 2013, as part of the weeks’ Human Rights Day activities, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with the City of Cape Town will be hosting a dance competition at the Athlone Civic Centre. Read More
Tannie Evita Launches Library Week in Darling
20 March 2013“Grab the future and run with it”, said Evita Bezuidenhout as she launched Library Week at the Darling North Public Library. Her well-known brand of humour had the audience laughing out loud. Read More
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