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News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Celebrate Your Freedom

23 April 2014

On 27 April we commemorate Freedom Day. Be part of the celebrations of our 20 years of freedom and democracy. Read More

New R6.2 million public library opened in Knysna

23 April 2014

The Knysna Public Library was officially launched on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 which is aimed to benefit local learners and many others. Read More

Media Alert: Sport Funding and Recognition Event in Cape Town

23 April 2014

On Wednesday, 23 April 2014, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will honour and recognise sport councils, municipalities and sport achievers at a funding and recognition ceremony in Cape Town. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Open New Library in Knysna

22 April 2014

On Tuesday, 22 April 2014, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer and the Executive Mayor of Knysna, Councillor Georlene Wolmarans, will officially open the new library in Knysna. Read More

Western Cape Team to participate in Weifang Cup International Youth Tournament

22 April 2014

A Western Cape invitation football team, selected from this year’s Metropolitan U/19 Premier Cup, will compete in the Weifang Cup International Youth Tournament from 27 July to 2 August 2014 in Weifang, China. Read More

Message from Minister: Mandela Trilogy

18 April 2014

This message by Minister Dr Ivan Meyer has been included in the programme for the Germany performance of the Mandela Trilogy taking place on the 4 June 2014: Celebrating 20 years of democracy in 2014 is an opportunity for rejoicing and for... Read More

DCAS supports Mandela Trilogy showcase

17 April 2014

The Mandela Trilogy, a unique musical tribute to the memory of one of the world’s most inspiring leaders, will be presented by Cape Town Opera with support fro Read More

R2m for Metropole Sport Federations

16 April 2014

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer handed over a cheque in the amount of R2 030 000 to 47 sport federations at the annual Metropole regional funding ceremony in Athlone on 15 April 2014. Read More

Metropole Sport Federations and Clubs to Receive Funding and Equipment

15 April 2014

On Tuesday, 15 April 2014, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will hand over funding and equipment to sport federations and clubs in the Metropole region. Read More

Funding and Equipment for West Coast Sport Federations and Clubs

15 April 2014

On 14 April 2014, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer handed over a cheque in the amount of R380 000 to 11 sport federations in Saldanha on Monday, 14 April 2014. Read More

World’s Most Beautiful Marathon in Cape Town

14 April 2014

Thousands of local and international competitors will again pull out their running shoes and push their bodies to the limit over the Easter weekend in the various races associated with the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. Read More

Funding and Equipment for West Coast Sport Federations and Clubs

14 April 2014

On Monday, 14 April 2014, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will hand over funding and equipment to sport federations and clubs in the West Coast region. Read More

Bridgeton Secondary Makes it Two in a Row

14 April 2014

On Saturday 12 April 2014, Oudtshoorn-based Bridgeton Secondary School Girls Cricket team beat Cedarberg Academy to go through to represent the Western Cape at the South African National Schools Championships (SANSC) in December this year. Read More

Department Funds Boland Sport Federations and Clubs

11 April 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) allocated funding to sport federations affiliated to the Boland Sport Council at the region’s annual cheque handover ceremony in Ceres on Thursday, 10 April 2014. Read More

International Day of Monuments and Sites in Paarl

10 April 2014

The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument and the Hugenote Gedenkskool will host a special programme in celebration of International Day of Monuments and Sites in Paarl on Friday, 11 April 2014. Read More

Media Alert: Funding and Equipment for Boland Sport Federations and Clubs

9 April 2014

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will hand over funding and equipment to Boland sport federations and clubs in Ceres on Thursday, 10 April 2014. Read More

Financial Boost for SWD Sport Federations

9 April 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) boosted resources for talent development and sport participation in the South Western District (SWD) region by funding local federations at the region’s annual cheque handover ceremony in Knysna on... Read More

Career Boost for Expanded Public Works Programme Beneficiaries

7 April 2014

The Arts and Culture Management on Community Level training course (30 March to 4 April 2014), was completed by 94 participants. Read More

"Life After Hurt" at Absa Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees

7 April 2014

"Life After Hurt" is an award-winning play performed by a rural drama group from Knysna, and has received wide acclaim at the Absa Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn. Read More

Handover of Funding and Equipment to SWD Sport Federations and Clubs

7 April 2014

On Tuesday, 8 April 2014, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will hand over funding and equipment to sport federations and clubs in the South Western Districts (SWD) region. Read More

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