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News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport

Minister Marais Raises Awareness on No Violence Against Women And Children

27 November 2015

Tomorrow, 28 November 2015, as part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will engage on creating a society free of violence with the softball community at the... Read More

WP Rugby Team Joins Minister Marais In Monwabisi Beach Clean-Up

25 November 2015

On Tuesday evening, 24 November 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, accompanied by Western Province rugby players and members of the local community, emb Read More

Minister Marais Joins Minster Mbalula at Boxing Tournament Weigh-In

25 November 2015

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has been instrumental in the promotion and profiling of boxing in the Western Cape. Read More

Western Cape Prepared For Summer Initiation Season

24 November 2015

This week marks the official start of the initiation summer season. Initiation is a cultural rite of passage practiced by Xhosas, Sothos and Hlubis in the Western Cape.  Initiation is a sacred rite of passage to mark the transition from boyhood to... Read More

Athletes Celebrate Their Achievements At Overberg Sports Awards

23 November 2015

Various athletes from the Overberg District came together on Friday 20 November 2015 to proudly celebrate their athletic achievements at the Overberg District Sports Awards in Caledon. Read More

Media Alert: WP Rugby Team Joins Minister Marais In Monwabisi Beach Clean-Up

23 November 2015

Tomorrow, 24 November 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will together with the Western Province Rugby Team and community members, clean up Monwabisi Beach. Read More

Tree Planting a Sign of Hope for Initiation Site in Nyanga

23 November 2015

On Sunday, 22 November 2015 the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, together with community members, planted indigenous trees at an initiation site in Duinefontein Road in Nyanga. Read More

Cape Winelands Drama Festival Finale Boasts With Rich Talent

23 November 2015

Stellenbosch Town Hall overflowed with brilliant, vibrant, confident youngsters at the Cape Winelands Drama Festival Finale on Saturday 21 November 2015. Read More

Talent Search On For Musicians And Bands In The West Coast

20 November 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in collaboration with the Jazz on The Rocks Festival will be on a talent search in the West Coast for aspirant musicians. Read More

Media Alert: Final Drama Festival in Cape Winelands Opened By Minister Marais

20 November 2015

Tomorrow, 14 November 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will officially open the final drama festival showcase in the Cape Winelands District Municipality. Read More

Top Athletes Honoured At The Cape Winelands Sport Awards

20 November 2015

Outstanding athletes from various sport codes were honoured at the Cape Winelands Sport Awards on 19 November 2015 at Rhebokskloof Estate. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais to Plant Trees at Initiation Site

20 November 2015

On Sunday, 22 November 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will together with community members, plant trees at an initiation site in Nyanga . Read More

Media Alert: Khayeltisha Cricket Clinic to be Visited By Minister Marais

18 November 2015

Tomorrow, 19 November 2015, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will visit the Development Cricket Clinic in Khayelitsha, hosted by the Cricket School of Excellence (CSE) in association with Australian Aid. Read More

Newly Appointed Western Cape Language Committee Welcomed by Minister Marais

18 November 2015

The newly appointed Western Cape Language Committee was officially welcomed to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport today by Minister Anroux Marais. Read More

New WC Language Committee to Implement Multilingualism

18 November 2015

Today the Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, officially welcomed the newly appointed Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC) t Read More

Minister Marais Learns To Sail To Raise Awareness on Water Safety

17 November 2015

The summer season is upon us and typically the December school holidays as well. As a coastal province, it is usually during this time that we experience a spike in drowning incidents. Read More

Newly Appointed Western Cape Language Commission Welcomed By Minister Marais

17 November 2015

Tomorrow, 18 November 2015, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will officially welcome the newly appointed Western Cape Language Commission. Read More

International Council of Museums Welcomed by Minister Marais

17 November 2015

Today, 17 November 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, officially welcomed the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to the Western Cape. Read More

Overberg District Starts Drama Festival Finales With Great Enthusiasm

17 November 2015

On Saturday 14 November 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) presented the first Drama Festival finale, which was hosted by the Swellendam Municipality at the VGK Chur Read More

New ICT Facility Unlocks More Opportunities For The People Of Buffeljagsrivier

16 November 2015

Songs and performances from different schools and groups ensured a variety of entertainment at the opening of the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facility at the Buffeljagsrivier library. Read More

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