News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
WCG shines #LightsOnAfterSchool programmes at Provincial Legislature Building
18 November 2021In celebration of the recent #LightsOnAfterSchool (LOAS) celebrations in South Africa, together with Head of Department, Mr Guy Redman and Chief Director: Youth and After School Programme, Ms. Read More
YeBoneers supported to take the next step at annual YearBeyond Career Fairs
11 November 2021Just under 700 young people from the YearBeyond Programme benefited from the annual YearBeyond Career Fairs which took place on 05 and 10 November 2021 at UCT Business School Conference Centre and Pearl Valley, Val de Vie Estate. Read More
Minister Marais congratulates Damon Galgut on prestigious Booker Prize
4 November 2021Minister Anroux Marais is proud to congratulate South African author and Cape Town resident, Damon Galgut, on winning the revered Booker Prize for his novel, “The Promise”. Read More
DCAS empowers forums for safe rite of passage ahead of Summer Initiation season
25 October 2021The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has persevered on its endeavour to empower cultural practitioners on the COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control to ensure safety whilst practicing the rite of passage. Since March 2021, the... Read More
Minister Marais opens R1m new library in Brandwag, Mossel Bay
21 October 2021On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, together with Acting Executive Mayor: Alderman Dirk Kotze and the Mossel Bay Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais officially opened a new library in Brandwag. Read More
Guy Redman nominated for Satma 'Best Provincial Cultural Affairs Chief Director'
21 October 2021Minister Anroux Marais is excited to announce that our newly appointed Head of Department: Mr. Read More
Minister Marais saddened by the passing of Provincial Sport Legend, Joe Pillay
20 October 2021It is with great sadness that Minister Anroux Marais learnt of the passing of the Provincial Sport Legend Joseph Pillay. Read More
Brandwag in Mossel Bay to be empowered with a new library
19 October 2021On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, together with Acting Executive Mayor, Alderman Dirk Kotze and the Mossel Bay Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open a new library in Brandwag. Read More
Western Cape Olympians and Paralympians celebrated
18 October 2021On Saturday, 16 October 2021, Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted an appreciation ceremony for Western Cape-based Olympic and Paralympic participants. Read More
Princess Vlei Heritage Site the result of work and commitment from stakeholders
13 October 2021The cultural, spiritual, recreational, and environmental significance of Princess Vlei Eco Park will now be protected for future generations after it was unveiled as a Provincial Heritage Site (PHS) on Tuesday 12 October 2021. Read More
Minister Marais declares Princess Vlei Eco Park a Provincial Heritage Site
12 October 2021Today, 12 October 2021, Minister Anroux Marais officially unveiled the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei Eco Park, off the M5 in Retreat. Read More
Minister Marais to unveil Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei
11 October 2021On Tuesday, 12 October 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially unveil the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei, off the M5 in Retreat. Read More
Minister Marais calls for provincial Sport Legends Nominations
7 October 2021The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to acknowledge and honour legends, heroes and icons who have made a significant contribution to the development, transformation and growth of sport in South Africa an Read More
Minister Marais encourages all to register for 'Get Active' virtual event
4 October 2021It is that time of the year again in which the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with Western Province Athletics will be hosting a Provincial “Get Active” virtual walking event that is aligned to the TAFI Read More
Hessequa Municipality now two sport facilities richer
28 September 2021On Monday 26 September, together with Minister Tertuis Simmers, Mayor Grant Riddles, different sporting codes, cultural groups and the community, Minister Anroux Marais officially opened two new sport stadia in the Hessequa Read More
Minister Marais continues to commemorate Heritage Month this weekend
22 September 2021As we continue to commemorate Heritage Month and Heritage Day on Friday 24 September 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will travel across the province in celebration of the national day of significance. Read More
Minister Marais delivers keynote address at Sport and Peace Conference
21 September 2021Today, Minister Anroux Marais delivered the keynote address at the 8th International Cape Town Sport and Peace Conference in our new norm that is hybrid or fully virtual events. Read More
Minister Marais delivers keynote address at annual WC Library Service seminar
15 September 2021The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the annual Library Services Seminar on Wednesday, 15 September to discuss issues pertaining to Conditional and Municipal Replacement Funding Grants. Read More
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