News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
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
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
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