News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
DCAS disappointed by cancellation of the National School Sport Championship
17 March 2022On 16 March 2022, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport was informed by the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) that the National School Sport Championship, scheduled for the weekend of 18-21 March 2022, has... Read More
Zero fatalities during Western Cape summer initiation season
11 March 2022The Western Cape has maintained the track record of a safe initiation practice as parents proudly take their boys for initiation to prepare them for adulthood. The initiation rite of passage that is predominantly practiced by AmaXhosa, AmaHlubi and... Read More
DCAS Drama Finale ends on high note
8 March 2022The Eden Drama Festival came to an historic end on Saturday 5 March 2022, with four of the participating groups being invited to perform at the Baxter Theatre’s annual Zabalaza Festival. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais celebrates sporting excellence at Provincial Sport Awards
6 March 2022Yesterday, 5 March 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) once again hosted the annual Provincial Sport Awards to honour the achievements of the Western Cape’s athletes and technical teams. Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Marais empower Velddrift with new Noordhoek Library
16 February 2022Today, following the 2022 State of the Province Address, together with Executive Mayor: Alderman Ray Van Rooyen, Premier Alan Winde and Minister Anroux Marais officially opened the new Noordhoek Public Library in Velddrif.< Read More
WCG mourns the passing of a great woman of the arts, Primrose Mrwebi
14 February 2022It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of Primrose Mrwebi, who for the last few years had played an important part in the Baxter theatre’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival as a facilitator and advisor. Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Marais to officially open new Noordhoek library
14 February 2022On Tuesday, 15 February 2022, together with Executive Mayor, Alderman Ray van Rooy, the Bergriver Municipality and Premier Alan Winde, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open the new Noordhoek Public Library in Velddri Read More
New Western Cape Language Committee takes up three year term
11 February 2022On Thursday, 10 February 2022 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) welcomed the new Western Cape Language C Read More
DCAS holiday programmes provide children with safe, enriching spaces
9 February 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport piloted a new Christmas Holiday Programme over this past December and January. Read More
Minister Marais calls on arts and culture practitioners to apply for funding
1 February 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened applications for Arts and Culture funding for the 2022/23 funding cycle. Read More
WCG Mourns the loss of a pioneer for sport: Ben Saunders
12 January 2022The Western Cape Government is saddened by the loss of one of the early champions for sport in our province, Ben Saunders. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais calls on unemployed youth to be part of positive change
10 January 2022Applications for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s YearBeyond Programme have opened and we are calling on unemployed youth aged between 18 and 25 to apply to be part of this exciting youth in service programme. Read More
WCG mourns the loss of a champion of the arts sector, Anele Maki
23 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death Mr Anele Maki, a passionate supporter of the arts in the country. Read More
WCG mourns the loss of an industry giant, Herman Binge
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death of film producer and director Herman Binge late last week. Read More
Provincial Sport Legends officially acknowledged by Minister Marais
15 December 2021Today, 15 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, honoured 18 sporting legends at an award ceremony in Paarl. Read More
Minister Marais to honour 18 provincial Sport Legends
14 December 2021Tomorrow, 15 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will honour 18 sporting legends at an award ceremony in Paarl. Read More
DCAS allocates R15.45m to holiday programmes for youth over the festive period
9 December 2021Today, Minister Anroux Marais presented the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s Adjusted Estimates budget for the 2021/22 financial year, foregrou Read More
Old Harbour Museum returns human remains for dignified reburial
29 November 2021On Friday, 26 November 2021, Minister Anroux Marais was honoured to symbolically handover the human remains from the Old Harbour Museum back to the Hermanus community for a dignified and respectful burial as consultatively Read More
Facilities management course graduates celebrated by DCAS, CPUT
19 November 2021A group of municipal facilities management staff from around the Western Cape have been empowered to continue serving their communities, through a partnership between the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Read More
WC Government saddened by the loss of musical giant, Theuns Jordaan
18 November 2021A golden voice has been silenced: We mourn the loss of Theuns Jordaan. The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death of singer Theuns Jordaan after a brave battle against cancer. Read More
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