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News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport

Minister Marais to present approximately R13 million to sport federations

21 April 2022

Following the first of the six ceremonial cheque handovers in Malmesbury on Tuesday, Minister Anroux Marais will present a total of approximately R13 000 000 in support of 153 affiliated sport federations across the province.   Read More

Premier Winde, Minister Marais welcome newly-appointed WC Initiation Committee

20 April 2022

Yesterday, 19 April 2022, The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde and Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, attended the first meeting of the Western Cape Provinicial Initiation Coordinating Committee t Read More

Minister Marais congratulates our kickboxing champion from Saldanha Bay

19 April 2022

It is with immense pride that the Western Cape Government congratulates Gregory Gans from Saldanha Bay on his recent crowning as the Ring Contact Fighting Arts International (RCFAI) Super Welterweight Low Kick World Champion. Read More

DCAS Budget prioritizes youth development; major events as economic catalyst

28 March 2022

Today, Minister Anroux Marais presented the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) Budget Appropriation for the 2022/23 financial year at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.   Read More

Minister Marais mourns the loss of an ambitious shining star, Athanathi Mashiyi

24 March 2022

It is with great sadness that we have learned that one of the young women murdered in Khayelitsha over the past weekend was a recent graduate of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s YearBeyond programme. Read More

Minister Marais welcomes the easing of audience restrictions at live events

23 March 2022

The Western Cape Government welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that venues will now be allowed bigger audiences at live events. Read More

DCAS disappointed by cancellation of the National School Sport Championship

17 March 2022

On 16 March 2022, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport was informed by the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) that the National School Sport Championship, scheduled for the weekend of 18-21 March 2022, has... Read More

Zero fatalities during Western Cape summer initiation season

11 March 2022

The Western Cape has maintained the track record of a safe initiation practice as parents proudly take their boys for initiation to prepare them for adulthood. The initiation rite of passage that is predominantly practiced by AmaXhosa, AmaHlubi and... Read More

DCAS Drama Finale ends on high note

8 March 2022

The Eden Drama Festival came to an historic end on Saturday 5 March 2022, with four of the participating groups being invited to perform at the Baxter Theatre’s annual Zabalaza Festival. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais celebrates sporting excellence at Provincial Sport Awards

6 March 2022

Yesterday, 5 March 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) once again hosted the annual Provincial Sport Awards to honour the achievements of the Western Cape’s athletes and technical teams. Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Marais empower Velddrift with new Noordhoek Library

16 February 2022

Today, following the 2022 State of the Province Address, together with Executive Mayor: Alderman Ray Van Rooyen, Premier Alan Winde and Minister Anroux Marais officially opened the new Noordhoek Public Library in Velddrif.< Read More

WCG mourns the passing of a great woman of the arts, Primrose Mrwebi

14 February 2022

It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of Primrose Mrwebi, who for the last few years had played an important part in the Baxter theatre’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival as a facilitator and advisor. Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Marais to officially open new Noordhoek library

14 February 2022

On Tuesday, 15 February 2022, together with Executive Mayor, Alderman Ray van Rooy, the Bergriver Municipality and  Premier Alan Winde, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open the new Noordhoek Public Library in Velddri Read More

New Western Cape Language Committee takes up three year term

11 February 2022

On Thursday, 10 February 2022 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) welcomed the new Western Cape Language C Read More

DCAS holiday programmes provide children with safe, enriching spaces

9 February 2022

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport piloted a new Christmas Holiday Programme over this past December and January. Read More

Minister Marais calls on arts and culture practitioners to apply for funding

1 February 2022

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened applications for Arts and Culture funding for the 2022/23 funding cycle. Read More

WCG Mourns the loss of a pioneer for sport: Ben Saunders

12 January 2022

The Western Cape Government is saddened by the loss of one of the early champions for sport in our province, Ben Saunders. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais calls on unemployed youth to be part of positive change

10 January 2022

Applications for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s YearBeyond Programme have opened and we are calling on unemployed youth aged between 18 and 25 to apply to be part of this exciting youth in service programme. Read More

WCG mourns the loss of a champion of the arts sector, Anele Maki

23 December 2021

The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death Mr Anele Maki, a passionate supporter of the arts in the country. Read More

WCG mourns the loss of an industry giant, Herman Binge

22 December 2021

The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death of film producer and director Herman Binge late last week. Read More

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