News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Heritage Western Cape Celebrates 10th Anniversary
29 October 2012Speakers at the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Heritage Western Cape (HWC) shared their stories of success and struggle at Rust and Vreugd on 25 October 2012. Read More
Better Together Through Fly Fishing and Angling
26 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has formed a partnership with the Boland Fly Fishing Association (BFFA) and Western Province Fly Fishing Association (WPFA) to introduce fly fishing to communities in the Western Cape. Read More
Hilarious Comedy Drama Hits the Stage in Beaufort West
24 October 2012A hilarious comedy drama called Laugh Out Loud (LOL) will hit the stage in Beaufort West on Saturday 27 October 2012. Read More
Praise Singing Development Opportunities in Khayelitsha
24 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and its partners are creating opportunities for youths in Khayelitsha to learn to perform poetry and praise songs. From 24 to 26 October 2012, learners at the Kwafundo High School will participate in a... Read More
Arts Awareness in the Cape Winelands
22 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport partnered with various organisations and municipalities in the Cape Winelands region to promote and develop performing arts in rural communities, and to create opportunities for artists in the arts sector. Read More
Disabled Children Learn through Dance
16 October 2012On Saturday, 13 October 2012, a sizzling and vibrant dance competition took place in Stellenbosch for hundreds of disabled children from disadvantaged communities. Read More
Successful Ice Skating Championships Held in Cape Town
16 October 2012The Western Province Figure Skating Association (WPFSA) partnered with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and others to host the Cape Inter-Provincial Figure Skating Championships from 12 to 14 October 2012. Read More
Better Together Games on West Coast a Big Success
15 October 2012A unifying sporting “gees” brought public servants from the West Coast together at the Better Together Games held at the Saldanha Naval Base on Friday, 12 October 2012. This was one of four regional Better Together Games events to be held in various... Read More
West Coast Public Servants Show Their Pace on Athletics Track
15 October 2012The 100 metres and 100 metres x4 relay races in the various age categories were the final sets of events at the regional Better Together Games held at the Saldanha Naval Base on Friday, 12 October 2012. Read More
Safe and Environmentally Friendly Initiation Workshops in George
15 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Cape Nature in George are working together to equip people from George and Mossel Bay with important information about making initiation rituals safer and more environmentally friendly. Read More
Opportunities for Disabled Dancers at Trials
12 October 2012Hundreds of children from disadvantaged communities are set to gain confidence through participating in the annual Western Cape/Truworths Disabled Ballroom and Latin American Dance Trials from 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, 13 October 2012. Read More
Figure Skating Action at Cape Town Ice Rink
12 October 2012Visitors to the Ice Station at the Grand West Casino in Cape Town will see skaters from across the country showcase their talents at the 2012 Cape Inter-Provincial Figure Skating Championships from 12 to 14 October 2012. Read More
Positive Effects of Provincial Youth Camp
10 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and its partners are proud of the success of their Provincial Youth Camp at the Steinthal Estate in Tulbagh. Read More
Youths Leave Legacy through Outreach Activity
9 October 2012Youths attending the Provincial Youth Camp made a difference in the community of Tulbagh when they restored three building sites as part of their outreach activity on 5 and 6 October 2012. Read More
Mural Paintings Brighten up Care Village in Vredenburg
9 October 2012The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, praised the Visual Arts Week project for transforming Siyabonga Care Village, Vredenburg, into such a bright beacon of hope. Read More
Western Cape Government Inspired by Paralympic Heroes
9 October 2012The Western Cape Paralympic athletes have inspired the Western Cape Government to replace portraits of politicians in the Provincial Legislature Building with those of the Western Cape SA London 2012 Paralympic gold medallists. Read More
Success of Workshops Evident at West Coast Arts Week Festival
9 October 2012The talents of stage performers in a variety of genres from rural communities were showcased at the Weston High School in Vredenburg on Friday, 5 October 2012. Read More
In Tune with Young Musicians at Arts Week
8 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and its partners are in tune with aspiring musicians from the Louwville community in Vredenburg. Youths from this area are currently benefiting from a three-day musical workshop with professional... Read More
Celebrate Cultural Warmth at West Coast Arts Week
8 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport partnered with the Saldanha Bay Municipality to showcase the arts and culture talent of West Coast and to launch the National Anthem CD at Weston High School in Vredenburg on Friday, 5 October 2012. Read More
A Chance to Dance at Arts Week
8 October 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport partnered with the Saldanha Bay dance crew, TK EXPLOSIVES, to make a difference in the lives of aspiring dancers from St Helena Bay. Read More
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