News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport
We mourn the loss of creative icon, Aleit Swanepoel
17 May 2022It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of one of the icons of our creative and entertainment industry – Aleit Swanepoel. Read More
Support a local museum this International Museum Day
17 May 2022On 18 May we celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the global theme is “The Power of Museums”. Read More
Cape Metro sporting federations receive financial boost
13 May 2022On Thursday, 12 May 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais symbolically handed over funding amounting to a total of R4 172 000 to affiliated sporting federations in the Cape Metro district. Read More
Heritage Western Cape invites stakeholders to meeting
6 May 2022During the 2022-2023 financial year, Heritage Western Cape (HWC) intends hosting meetings and where appropriate, workshops, with conservation bodies, local municipalities, relevant government departments and other interested and affected parties, in... Read More
Western Cape Government mourns the passing of Fred Mouton
5 May 2022It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of the legendary cartoonist, Fred Mouton. Read More
Minister Marais to present approximately R13 million to sport federations
21 April 2022Following 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 2022Yesterday, 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 2022It 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
Minister Anroux Marais' 2022/23 financial year budget speech
28 March 2022Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais 2022/23 DCAS budget appropriation speech 28 March 2022 Honourable Speaker Premier Read More
DCAS Budget prioritizes youth development; major events as economic catalyst
28 March 2022Today, 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 2022It 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 2022The 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 2022On 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 2022The 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 2022The 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 2022Yesterday, 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 2022Today, 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 2022It 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 2022On 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 2022On Thursday, 10 February 2022 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) welcomed the new Western Cape Language C Read More
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2023. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
