News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
Media Alert: Olympic Day Exhibition Focuses on Women in Sport
6 August 2015On Saturday, 8 August 2015 the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting an Olympic Day Exhibition in Ladismith. This Exhibition forms part of the “Road to Rio” roadshow that started in Oudtshoorn in June this year. Read More
Aspiring WC Sailors to Compete in Prestigious Yacht Race in China
5 August 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport along with Sailing South Africa, Western Cape, is sending five young sailors to compete in the 7th Read More
Young Talent Shines at Drama Showcase in Worcester
3 August 2015On Saturday, 1 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcase at the Worcester Town Hall. Read More
Library Service Celebrates 60 Years
30 July 2015On Thursday, 20 July 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s Library Service celebrated 60 years of existence. Read More
Prof. Andre Odendaal Honoured for Long Service to Sport
28 July 2015On Saturday, 25 July 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation honoured Prof. Read More
Berg River Canoe Marathon Off To A Chilly Start
16 July 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the Western Cape Canoe Union and the Drakenstein Municipa Read More
New Sport Academy Provides Opportunities to Excel
16 July 2015The new Cape Winelands Academy of Sport is expected to provide sportspeople of the district with a competitive edge. Read More
Handmade ‘selfies’ in the Olifants River Valley
14 July 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invested in a visual arts workshop for Grade 4, 5 and 6 learners at the Koekenaap Cultural Facility Read More
Knysna Forest Marathon A Fitting End to Festival
13 July 2015The 42 km Knysna Forest Marathon and 21 km half marathon took place in cold conditions on Saturday 11 July 2015. This final event of the annual Knysna Oyster Festival started in the forest about 15 km out of town. Read More
DCAS Makes Boccia Happen at Knysna Oyster Festival
8 July 2015A boccia tournament for disabled athletes, presented by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), took place on 8 July 2015 at the Read More
A First for isiXhosa and SA Chess
7 July 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs (DCAS) and author Watu Kobese launched the first isiXhosa chess book in Cape Town on 7 July 2015. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Marais to Launch First isiXhosa Chess Book
6 July 2015On Tuesday, 7 July 2015, Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will be launching an isiXhosa chess terminology book which will be the first of its kind in the country. Read More
MOD Assists Earth Moves Winner to Record Demo Album
3 July 2015Michaela Adonis, a 17-year old from Mitchell’s Plain, has just recorded her first demonstration album at the Red Bull Studios in Bree Street, Cape Town. She won the chance to record by ending in first place in the “Earth Moves” talent competition... Read More
MOD Baseball’s Rising Star
2 July 2015The rise of 17-year old baseball star Sheldon Trosky is a success story made possible by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More
DCAS Contributes to Transformation of Heritage Landscape
1 July 2015On Tuesday, 30 June 2015, Anroux Marais, Western Cape (WC) Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, convened a Provincial Consultative Meeting on the Transformation of the Heritage Landscape. Read More
Judo Grows From Strength to Strength
1 July 2015The South African Judo Open Championships began at Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch on 30 June 2015. Read More
DCAS Boosts the Olympic Values on the Road to Albertinia
30 June 2015The Western Cape’s Olympic Day celebration will this year take place in Albertinia on 26 September 2015. There is a three-month lead-up to the big event called the “Road to Albertinia”, a travelling exhibition which will be moving from place to... Read More
MOD Learners Wow Audience with Earth Moves
30 June 2015This past weekend, learners from various after-school programmes (including the MOD Centres), facilitated by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), wowed audiences at the Artscape theatre with their production titled “Earth Moves”. Read More
DCAS Invests in Youth During Winter School Holidays
26 June 2015On Thursday, 25 June 2015, the Western Cape Government announced a fun-filled activity programme for learners at its Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Government Announces School Holiday Youth Programmes
25 June 2015With the school holidays approaching, it is important that we, the whole of society, remain vigilant to ensure our youth remain safe during the school holiday period. Read More
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