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

News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport

National and Provincial Ministers visit YearBeyond programme in Heideveld

23 May 2023

On Monday, 22 May 2023, the National Minister for Youth, Women and People with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and provincial Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, visited the YearBeyond Academic Programme in Heideveld. Read More

Visit a local museum this International Museum Day

17 May 2023

On Thursday, 18 May, we celebrate International Museum day. This annual event is commemorated all over the world to emphasise the important role that museums play in society. Read More

Cape Winelands sport federations receive support for the new financial year

11 May 2023

On Wednesday, 10 May 2023, Minister Anroux Marais handed over funding to sporting federations in the Cape Winelands district to support them in their work for the year. Read More

Declaration of SASL as official language a huge step towards inclusivity for all

5 May 2023

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the announcement of the decision by the National Assembly to adopt a bill to declare South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language o Read More

Minister Marais congratulates Tygerberg Children’s Choir on international win

3 May 2023

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the Tygerberg Children’s Choir (TCC) on their incredible success at the Hull International Choir Competition, which was held in the United Kingdom from 27 April to 1 May... Read More

Metro federations granted funding for sporting activities

20 April 2023

On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, handed over funding to sporting fe Read More

DCAS celebrates 100 days to Netball World Cup by handing over new netball courts

19 April 2023

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) marked the 100-day countdown to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023 by handing over a newly constructed netball court to the residents of the West Coast town Read More

We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans Marathon

13 April 2023

Joint media release by Minister Anroux Marais and Minister Mireille Wenger: We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans marathon events this weekend   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' 2023/24 financial year budget speech

29 March 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais 2023/24 DCAS budget appropriation speech 29 March 2023 Honourable Speaker Premier Read More

Minister Marais congratulates WC athletes on SA Sport awards wins

26 March 2023

The Western Cape Government is very proud to congratulate three of the nominees from the Western Cape who walked away as winners in their respective categories at the SA Sport Awards last night.   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais commends referee Zoe Naude on milestone for female sport

24 March 2023

The Western Cape Government congratulates rugby referee Zoe Naude on being the first South African (SA) female referee to be chosen to officiate at the Tag Rugby World Cup which will be held in Ireland in August this year.   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais celebrates Team Western Cape for historic wins

10 March 2023

On Friday, 10 March 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and senior officials from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted an appreciation eve Read More

Heritage Western Cape Council and Committee members welcomed at induction

7 March 2023

On 7 March 2023, the newly appointed Heritage Western Cape (HWC) council and committee members had the opportunity to learn more about their roles during their induction that took place in Cape Town.< Read More

Congratulations to our history-making Momentum Proteas

27 February 2023

The South African Women’s Cricket team made history this weekend by becoming the first SA team to progress to the final of a Cricket World Cup. Although they ended in second place after a tough match against Australia, we are so proud of what they... Read More

End of an Era: We mourn the loss of Jerry Watt

10 February 2023

It is with great sadness that we have heard of the death of Jerry Watt, the well known singer who was part of The Rockets, one of our longest running local bands. Read More

Future of women’s sport looks bright as we host the opening match of World Cup

10 February 2023

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is proud to be supporting the hosting of the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa this year. We look forward to seeing large crowds supporting the matches played at Newlands and Boland Park in... Read More

Minister Marais saddened to hear of tragic death of young Stellenbosch FC player

5 February 2023

It is with great sadness that we have heard the news of the untimely death of Stellenbosch Football Club player, Oshwin Andries.   Read More

Members of the public called to nominate candidates for museum governing bodies

5 February 2023

Members of the public are invited to nominate candidates who could serve on the on the governing bodies of affiliated museums for a three-year term, ending 31 October 2025. Read More

Conference looks forward to a bumper year of major events in the Western Cape

3 February 2023

On Friday, 3 February 2023, the Western Cape Events Forum hosted the Cape of Great Events conference in Cape Town, which spotlighted the growth of large events being hosted in the province in the coming year.    Read More

Minister Marais calls on public to nominate Provincial Heritage sites

2 February 2023

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, would like to encourage members of the public to nominate heritage resources in the Western Cape as Provincial Heritage Sites.    Read More

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