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

News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Media Alert: Farmworkers to Compete in Provincial Sports Day

29 April 2015

On Saturday, 2 May 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will host the annual Western Cape Farmworkers’ Sports day in Swellendam. Read More

Learners Wow Audience at "Earth Moves"

29 April 2015

On Sunday, 26 April 2015, learners who participate in the MOD after-school programme, showcased their skills to a large audience at the Baxter theatre. Read More

National Archives Week 2015: Our Living Past

29 April 2015

The Western Cape Archives and Records Service will celebrate National Archives Week in the Western Cape from 11 to 15 May 2015. Read More

Media Alert: DCAS has the Potential to Bring about Positive Change

24 April 2015

Statement by Anroux Marais, newly appointed Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More

Media Alert: New Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport to be sworn in

23 April 2015

Anroux Marais to be sworn in as new Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More

Western Cape Government mourns the death of John "Shoes" Moshoeu

22 April 2015

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is deeply saddened to hear that former Bafana Bafana midfielder John "Shoes" Moshoeu has passed away after a brave battle with cancer. Read More

New Vredenburg Library Encourages Youth to Read

21 April 2015

On Monday 20 April 2015, the Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality, Ald. Read More

DCAS invests R725 000 in West Coast Sport

21 April 2015

On 20 April 2015, Thabo Tutu, Director of Sport Promotion in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), handed over R725 000 to the West Coast District Sport Council. Read More

International Day for Monuments and Sites Celebration on 18 April

17 April 2015

On 18 April 2015 the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on the Read More

DCAS Supports Fastest Team Sport in World: Ice Hockey World Championships

16 April 2015

Some of the world’s top ice hockey stars are in Cape Town to participate in the 2015 Ice Hockey World Championships Division II Group B tournament at Read More

Youth and Rural Drama Talent in Oudtshoorn

16 April 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the inaugural Best of DCAS drama programme in Oudtshoorn at the Read More

DCAS supports the WP Sport Organisations with R2,8 million

16 April 2015

Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Theuns Botha handed over close to R2,8 million to the Western Province Sport Council on Wednesday 15 April 2015 at the Athlone Stadium in Athlone. Read More

Comeback of The Year Award - Schalk Burger

16 April 2015

Statement by Western Cape Minister Of Cultural Affairs And Sport, Theuns Botha Read More

Media Alert: DCAS funds Sport in Cape Metro District

15 April 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be handing over annual funding to five regional sport councils at a series of events during April 2015. Read More

DCAS supports Cape Winelands Sport Organisations with R1,4m

15 April 2015

On Tuesday, 14 April 2015, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Theuns Botha handed over R1,4 million to the Cape Winelands District Interim Sport Council, previously known as Boland. Read More

Newly-formed Overberg District Sport Council receives support from DCAS

14 April 2015

Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Theuns Botha handed over R160 000 to the newly-formed Overberg District Sport Council on 13 April 2015. Read More

DCAS funds Sport in Overberg

13 April 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be handing over annual funding to five regional sport councils at a series of events during April 2015. Read More

Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument celebrates 40th Anniversary

13 April 2015

On 18 April 2015, the International Day of Monuments and Sites will be celebrated in Paarl on the 40th anniversary of the Afrikaans Language Read More

Media Alert: Memorials and Public Monuments

10 April 2015

The heritage resource management system in South Africa ensures the promotion of good governance of heritage resources at all spheres of government, being national, provincial and local level. For instance, the gardens, monuments and the Union Read More

Media Alert: DCAS funds Cape Winelands Sport Councils

10 April 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be handing over annual funding to five regional sport councils at a series of events during April 2015. Read More

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