News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Speak at Afrikaans Space Dictionary Launch
5 October 2011On Thursday, 6 October 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will speak at the official launch of the first Afrikaans Space Dictionary. Read More
Media Alert: SA Games - Minister Meyer to Speak at Send-Off of Team Western Cape
26 September 2011On Wednesday, 28 September 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will bid farewell to Team Western Cape as they head to the 2011 South African Games. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer Hosts "Gogos" from Langa Book Club
18 September 2011On Tuesday, 20 September 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will host a thank you breakfast for the "gogos" of the Nomzamo Book Club. Read More
Media Alert: Ministers Meyer and Winde Attend Cape Malay Cooking Course and Tour Bo-Kaap for Heritage Tourism
14 September 2011On Thursday, 15 September 2011, Western Cape Ministers Dr Ivan Meyer (Cultural Affairs and Sport) and Alan Winde (Economic Development and Tourism) will visit the Bo-Kaap to do a traditional Cape Malay cooking course and go on a walking tour of the... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer Celebrates National Book Week with Unveiling of "Demo Library"
1 September 2011On Monday, 5 September 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will officially open National Book Week by unveiling a "Demo Library" at the Liberty Promenade Shopping Mall in Mitchell's Plain. Read More
Media Alert: New7Wonders of Nature Competition - Minister Meyer and Mayor De Lille Encourage the Public to Vote for Table Mountain
24 August 2011On Thursday, 25 August 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, and City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Alderman Patricia de Lille, will show their support for the "Vote for Table Mountain in the New7Wonders of... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer Highlights African Traditional Medicine Week at Cape Medical Museum
23 August 2011On Wednesday, 24 August 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will be visiting the Cape Medical Museum in Green Point to highlight African Traditional Medicine Week. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer Speaking at Klapmuts Primary School Public Library Inauguration
21 August 2011On Thursday, 18 August 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will be delivering the keynote address at the inauguration of the public library at Klapmuts Primary School (Paarl area). Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Speak at 2011 SPAR National Netball Championships
4 August 2011On Tuesday, 9 August 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will be speaking at the 2011 SPAR National Netball Championships. Read More
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport on the Passing of Brian Gaffney
26 July 2011The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport notes the sad passing of sport journalist, Brian Gaffney - a former Cape Herald journalist and protégé of Ted Doman and the late Lennie Kleintjies. Read More
Minister Meyer Gives Robben Island Museum Positive Reviews
26 July 2011On Tuesday, 26 July 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, accompanied the National Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture on an oversight visit to the Robben Island Museum. Read More
Club Development Mandela Day Celebration
17 July 2011DCAS in conjunction with the City of Cape Town handed over kit and equipment to clubs within the Atlantis area on Mandela Day, 18 July 2011, at the Robinvale Sports Complex which the City of Cape Town made available for the momentous occasion. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Host the Western Cape's IAAF Youth Champions
12 July 2011On Thursday, 14 July 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will breakfast with the participants from the Western Cape who took part in the IAAF World Youth Championships. Read More
Draft National Sport Plan Released for Comment
22 June 2011The National Department of Sport and Recreation recently released its Draft National Sport Plan for comment. Sport and recreation bodies, as well as the general public, are invited to comment. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Launch Montagu Museum's "Medicinal Plant" Travelling Exhibition
20 June 2011On Tuesday, 21 June 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will be launching the Montagu Museum's "Medicinal Plant" travelling exhibition. Read More
Western Cape Amateur Boxing versus British Royal Navy Boxing
17 June 2011The Western Cape Amateur Boxing Organisation recently hosted the British Royal Navy Boxing Association at a tournament held at the Wynberg Military Sports Academy. Read More
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
14 June 2011On Wednesday, 15 June 2011, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre. Read More
Media Alert: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
13 June 2011On Wednesday, 15 June 2011, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will host World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre. Read More
View Lunar Eclipse at the Taalmonument
7 June 2011The only total lunar eclipse visible from South Africa during 2011 will take place on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. The most spectacular part of the eclipse will happen from 20:25 when one side of the moon will start to darken as it moves into the earth'... Read More
Minister Meyer Warns Learners of the Dangers of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
6 June 2011As a result of recent reports relating to performance-enhancing drug abuse in schools, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, has issued a stern warning to learners. Read More
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