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

News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum to Host International Museum Day Celebrations

17 May 2016

Tomorrow, 18 May 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will deliver the keynote address in celebration of International Museum Day at the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum. Read More

Sport Funding To Promote Continued Sporting Excellence

17 May 2016

As part of the annual Conditional Grant that is made available to the Department from the Divisional Revenue Grant (DORA) for Sport Councils, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) handed over a cheque to the value of Read More

Olympic Values Highlighted at Olympic Day Roadshow in Kleinmond

16 May 2016

The history and values of the Olympics were the main focus of the first Olympic Day Roadshow that took place in Kleinmond on 14 May 2016. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Launch Gugulethu/Manenberg Youth Safe-Hub

16 May 2016

Tomorrow, 17 May 2016, Premier Helen Zille will officially launch the Gugulethu/Manenberg Youth Safe-Hub. The Safe-Hub forms part of the greater Youth Lifestyle Campus development in the area, and is located opposite the Nyanga Junction train... Read More

DCAS Aids Development Cyclists to Compete in Europe

13 May 2016

On Thursday, 12 May 2016, Minister Anroux Marais presented flight confirmations to two development cyclists who are getting ready to leave for London to compete in the London-Paris and Alpine Challenges in Europe at the end of May. Read More

Library Service getting into the spirit of Africa Month in May

11 May 2016

The Library Service of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), is currently rolling out Read More

Media alert: Olympic Day Roadshow to kick-off in Overberg

11 May 2016

On Saturday, 14 May 2016, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation (WCPSC) and the Overberg Sport Council (OSC), will be hosting an Olympic Day Roadshow in Kleinmond. Read More

Young Khayelitsha and Belhar Cyclists to Participate In European Cycle Tours

11 May 2016

Earlier this year, 12 young cyclists participated in the Cape Rouleur Cycle Tour in Franschoek. Of those 12, two were selected by the HotChillee Development Rider Programme to compete in the London - Paris and Alpine Challenges in Europe at the end... Read More

Mzanzi Golden Economy Roadshow Highlights Need For Funding Of The Arts In WC

11 May 2016

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in collaboration with the National Department of Arts and Culture and the National Lotteries Commission Read More

Archives Week launched for the Promotion of Human Rights and Good Governance

9 May 2016

The Provincial Archive Service of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) launched National Archives Week on Read More

Baking and Slaughtering at Worcester Museum Causes Great Excitement

6 May 2016

The Worcester Museum once again presented learners with the exciting learning opportunity at the Baking and Slaughtering Programme that was held at the museum from 12 April 2016 to 22 April 2016. Read More

Outdoor Gymnasium Handed Over to Community of Gugulethu

6 May 2016

As part of the Community Outreach Programme by the National Minister of Sport, Fikile Mbalula, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais to Present Trophies to Top SA Surfers

6 May 2016

On Sunday, 8 May 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will officially acknowledge the winners of the Cape Town Pro Surf and present them with trophies at Big Bay Beach. Read More

Africa Month Celebrations Kick Off with a Cultural Twist

3 May 2016

On Friday, 29 April 2016, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the National Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) hosted the official launch of Africa Month at Read More

Tridistrict Drama Festival Captivates Audiences With Spectacular Performances

3 May 2016

The Artscape Arena displayed confident performances and professionalism from the youngsters at the Tridistrict Drama Festival on Friday 29 April 2016. Read More

Last Of Sport Cheque Handovers Takes Place In Metro District

29 April 2016

A total of R3 019 000 was handed over to various sport federations of the Metro District by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at the Africa Month Launch

29 April 2016

Good day, goeiemôre, molweni It gives me great pleasure to officially launch Africa Month in the Western Cape today. It is an even greater occasion that our launch takes place in Paarl. Read More

Celebrating Choral Music in the Cape Winelands

25 April 2016

The comfort and joy music brings was celebrated at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on 24 April 2016. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais Delivers Keynote Address At Choral Music Festival

22 April 2016

On Sunday, 24 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will deliver the keynote address at the Cape Winelands Choral Music Festival in Stellenbosch. Read More

Sport Federations in the West Coast District grateful for funding

22 April 2016

The West Coast District was delighted when the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the annual Sport Cheque Handovers on Thursday 21 April 2016 at the Alan Boesak Community Hall in Piketberg. Read More

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