News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport

Indigenous Games Team Western Cape Awarded Provincial Colours by Minister Marais

21 September 2015

On Friday, 18 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais awarded provincial colours to team Western Cape who will compete at the National Indigenous Games Festival in Tshwane from 21–24 September. Read More

Developing Drama in the Overberg and Cape Winelands

21 September 2015

On Friday 18 September 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the biggest production development workshop since the inception of the drama festival initiative. Read More

Karoo Coaches at World Rugby Science Network

21 September 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) arranged for a delegation of 12 rugby coaches from the Central Karoo Sport Academy to attend the Conference of the World Rugby Science Network. Read More

Celebrate Heritage month with a Heritage Hunt

17 September 2015

The Western Cape Government will be hosting a Heritage Hunt across the province as a way to encourage communities to be part of the Heritage Month celebrations. Read More

Cultural Affairs Awards 2015/16: Minister Marais Calls for Nominations

17 September 2015

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, calls on the people of the Western Cape to nominate their local culture heroes for the Cultural Affairs Awards. Read More

Media Alert: Indigenous Games Team Western Cape Awarded Their Provincial Colours

17 September 2015

Tomorrow, 18 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will award provincial colours to team Western Cape, who will compete at the National Indigenous Games Festival in Thswane from 21 – 24 September.   Read More

DCAS Wins Bronze at Service Excellence Awards

16 September 2015

Premier Helen Zille hosted the second annual Service Excellence Awards on 8 September 2015. The awards acknowledge public servants and departments who have gone beyond what is expected of them and delivered excellent service. Read More

Old Mutual and Nedbank: Proud Sponsors of the Better Together Games 2015

16 September 2015

On Wednesday, 16 September 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) officially confirmed that Old Mutual and Nedbank, along with Read More

Overberg Drama Showcase a First for the District

15 September 2015

On Saturday 12 September 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the first Overberg Drama Festival Showcase in the Swellendam Town Hall. Read More

Media Alert: Upgraded Vredendal Stadium Officially Opened by Minister Marais

11 September 2015

Tomorrow, 12 September 2015, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will officially open the upgraded Vredendal North Sports Stadium in the Matzikama Municipality. Read More

Minister Marais and Fritz Bid Farewell to SA Street Soccer Team

10 September 2015

Today, 10 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais and Minister of Social Development, Adv. Read More

Media Alert: SA Homeless Street Soccer Team Bid Farewell By Minister Marais

9 September 2015

Tomorrow, 10 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais bids farewell to the team who will represent South Africa at the Annual Homeless Street Soccer Worl Read More

Gold for Team DCAS at 2015 Corporate Games

8 September 2015

The Annual Cape Town Corporate Games took place from the 3–5 September 2015. Ten sporting codes were played at various venues such as Grand West, Montague Sports Arena, Century City, Mowbray Golf Club and Bloemendal Estate. Read More

Minister Marais wishes SA Street Soccer Team Well

8 September 2015

On Monday, 7 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais addressed the team who will be representing South Africa at the Annual Homeless Street Soccer World Read More

Storytelling and Reading in celebration of National Book Week

7 September 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s Language Services unit hosted a storytelling and reading programme on Friday, 4 September 2015.  The event took place at the Read More

Eden Drama Festival Showcase Ends on High Note

4 September 2015

On Saturday, 29 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the final leg of the Eden Drama Festival Showcase at the Khayelethu Community hall in Knysna. Read More

Western Cape Celebrates Sporting Excellence

3 September 2015

On 3 September 2015 Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais recognised the achievements of notable Western Cape athletes at the Head Office of the Department of Cu Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Sporting Excellence Celebrated By Minister Marais

2 September 2015

Tomorrow, 3 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will recognise the achievements of notable Western Cape athletes. Read More

New Cape Town Museum Launched in Heritage Month

1 September 2015

Today, as Heritage Month begins, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Department of Transport and Public Works are proud to launch the brand new Cape Town Museum, located in the old Standard Bank building in Adderley Street. Read More

DCAS Commits to Safe Initiation

1 September 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted an initiation forums consultative meeting on 29 August at Okkie Jooste Cultural Facility< Read More

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