News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour on Monday
29 June 2023On Monday, 3 July 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will be receiving the Netball World Cup trophy from the Eastern Cape Government and embarking on a tour across the Western Cape so that communities will... Read More
YearBeyond employer breakfast drives inspiration for youth opportunities
28 June 2023On Wednesday, 28 June 2023, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) YearBeyond Programme, in partnership with the UCT Graduate School of Business, successfully hosted an Employer Breakfast focused on fostering mea Read More
Western Cape gets ready for Netball World Cup Trophy tour
22 June 2023We are excitedly counting down the days to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023. Cape Town is the sole host for all matches of this tournament, which will take place on African soil for the first time. Read More
WCG working with stakeholders to keep initiates safe this winter
14 June 2023The 2023 Winter Initiation Season officially started on 1 June 2023 and ends on 31 July 2023. The Western Cape Government (WCG) together with initiation forums and community leaders has worked hard to ensure the safety of initiates during this time. Read More
Western Cape Government working to support youth through engagements
13 June 2023South Africa celebrates Youth Day on 16 June every year. While this is generally a day of upliftment for young people, the Western Cape Government has seen that there are high levels of disillusionment amongst the youth due to challenges such as... Read More
Media Statement: South African athletes make country proud
11 June 2023It has been an exciting weekend for South African (SA) sport, as we have seen local athletes reaching exciting new heights in their various disciplines. Read More
Cape Town counts down 50 days to Netball World Cup 2023
8 June 2023Friday, 9 June 2023 marks 50 days to go until the first whistle is blown at the Netball World Cup 2023. Read More
AI impact considered as Archives Awareness Week 2023 is launched
2 June 2023The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport launched the 2023 Archives Awareness Week on Friday, 2 June 2023. Read More
Annual Archives Week looks at digital era of record-keeping
29 May 2023The Western Cape Government will celebrate National Archives Awareness week from 5-9 June 2023, with various workshops being hosted Read More
National and Provincial Ministers visit YearBeyond programme in Heideveld
23 May 2023On Monday, 22 May 2023, the National Minister for Youth, Women and People with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and provincial Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, visited the YearBeyond Academic Programme in Heideveld. Read More
Visit a local museum this International Museum Day
17 May 2023On Thursday, 18 May, we celebrate International Museum day. This annual event is commemorated all over the world to emphasise the important role that museums play in society. Read More
Cape Winelands sport federations receive support for the new financial year
11 May 2023On Wednesday, 10 May 2023, Minister Anroux Marais handed over funding to sporting federations in the Cape Winelands district to support them in their work for the year. Read More
Declaration of SASL as official language a huge step towards inclusivity for all
5 May 2023The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the announcement of the decision by the National Assembly to adopt a bill to declare South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language o Read More
Minister Marais congratulates Tygerberg Children’s Choir on international win
3 May 2023The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the Tygerberg Children’s Choir (TCC) on their incredible success at the Hull International Choir Competition, which was held in the United Kingdom from 27 April to 1 May... Read More
Metro federations granted funding for sporting activities
20 April 2023On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, handed over funding to sporting fe Read More
DCAS celebrates 100 days to Netball World Cup by handing over new netball courts
19 April 2023The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) marked the 100-day countdown to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023 by handing over a newly constructed netball court to the residents of the West Coast town Read More
We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans Marathon
13 April 2023Joint media release by Minister Anroux Marais and Minister Mireille Wenger: We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans marathon events this weekend Read More
Minister Marais congratulates WC athletes on SA Sport awards wins
26 March 2023The Western Cape Government is very proud to congratulate three of the nominees from the Western Cape who walked away as winners in their respective categories at the SA Sport Awards last night. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais commends referee Zoe Naude on milestone for female sport
24 March 2023The Western Cape Government congratulates rugby referee Zoe Naude on being the first South African (SA) female referee to be chosen to officiate at the Tag Rugby World Cup which will be held in Ireland in August this year. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais celebrates Team Western Cape for historic wins
10 March 2023On Friday, 10 March 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and senior officials from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted an appreciation eve Read More
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