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News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Minister Anroux Marais: We mourn the loss of a champion of the arts

28 July 2020

The news of the passing of Dr David Piedt has been a shock for the community of Oudtshoorn, as well as the organisers of the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK).   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais saddened by the passing of journalist Peter Daniels

27 July 2020

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of the great Peter Daniels who selflessly used the power of sport to empower not only the Cape Winelands but the province and country at large.  Read More

WCG calls for minute of remembrance to honour those who have gone before us

27 July 2020

As Covid-19 related fatalities are recorded across the province and South Africa, the Western Cape Government with the support of our Faith Based Organisations (FBO) Network and various stakeholders call for a minute of silence every Wednesday at... Read More

Minister Marais launches Tygerberg and Northern District’s mask activation

22 July 2020

Yesterday, Minister Anroux Marais launched the Tygerberg and Northern District’s Mask Activation, scheduled to take place every week in the area. Read More

Minister Marais mourns the loss of Cape Town icon Mr Shafiek April

22 July 2020

The Cape Town cultural sphere has lost an icon with the passing of the president of the Cape Malay choir board, Shafiek April. Read More

Minister Marais mourns the passing of anti-apartheid hero Andrew Mlangeni

22 July 2020

We have lost another great voice in our country’s history with the passing of Rivonia trialist and anti-apartheid stalwart Andrew Mlangeni. Read More

Minister Marais mourns the passing of stage and screen legend Elize Cawood

20 July 2020

The Arts and Culture sector has lost a true legend with the passing of actress Elize Cawood. Read More

DCAS relief funding transfer process to officially commence next week

17 July 2020

As the independent adjudication process has now officially concluded and the findings presented to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), outcomes of relief funding applications will be communicated to all applicants next week, 20 July... Read More

Capitec donates food parcels to MOD coaches and learners across the province

7 July 2020

Yesterday, 6 July 2020, Minister Anroux Marais accepted Capitec's generous donation of food parcels to our MOD and Neighbouring Schools Programme coaches a Read More

WCG develops cultural and religious guide for managing Covid-19 fatalities

6 July 2020

As the number of fatalities increase across the province due to COVID-19, the Western Cape Government through the Department of Local Government and in consultation with our Faith Based Organisations (FBO) Network and various stakeholders developed... Read More