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News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Keynote Address to the Youth Camp October 2014

5 October 2014

Mr. Programme director, Mr.Cornelius Malgas, Mr. Adams, Deputy Mayor of Witzenberg, Mr.Thabo Tutu, Mr. Ronald Gabriel,Ms Nicolette Pietersen, Mr. Solomon Asihel from UWC Ms. Read More

The Western Cape Government is Committed to Building a Reading Nation

8 September 2014

Cultural Affairs and Sport Minister Nomafrench Mbombo's speech during National Book Week 2014 Read More

Western Cape Government Recognises and Promotes Cultural Groups in the Province

14 August 2014

On 14 August, Minister Mbombo addressed the Provincial Legislature on the promotion of cultural groups in the province. Read More

Minister Mbombo's Address at Spar National Netball Championships Opening

11 August 2014

Minister Mbombo opened the Spar National Netball Championships on Monday, 11 August. Read More

Minister Mbombo's Address at the Woman's Day Debate

8 August 2014

Debate on "Substance abuse and domestic violence: the rights, role and contribution of women in the Western Cape". Read More

Minister Mbombo's Address to the National Council of Provinces

24 July 2014

On 24 July, Minister Mbombo addressed the National Council of Provinces on the budget for arts and culture. Read More

Minister Mbombo's Address at the Opening of the SA National Darts Championships

7 July 2014

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to address you at this auspicious opening ceremony. I would like to say a special ‘good evening’ to my fellow speakers:  The President of Darts South Africa, Graham Stark. Read More

Minister Mbombo's Address at the Opening of the kwaNonqaba Library

27 June 2014

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, A special welcome to the National Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, The Mayor of Mossel Bay Municipality, Alderlady Ferreira, Read More

Minister Mbombo's Address at the Youth Day Celebrations in Mitchells Plain

19 June 2014

Speech delivered by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Nomafrench Mbombo at the Youth Day Celebrations, hosted by Provincial Women and Girls’ Committee of the Western Cape Sport Confederation, in Mitchells Plain on 16 June... Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Opening of the Public Library in Knysna

22 April 2014

Address delivered by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, at the official opening of the Knysna Public Library on 22 April 2014 in Knysna. Read More

Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Budget Speech 2014

20 March 2014

Honourable SpeakerPremierCabinet Colleagues and Deputy SpeakerLeader of the Official OppositionHonourable MembersPresidents of the various sport federationsChairpersons of public entitiesMembers of cultural organisatio Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the 2013/2014 Cultural Affairs Awards Ceremony

17 February 2014

Speech delivered by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, at the 2013/14 Western Cape Culture Awards on 10 February 2014 at the Artscape Theatre Complex, Cape Town. Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the the Awarding of Honorary Citizenship of Swellendam to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

24 October 2013

Toast delivered by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer at the awarding of honorary citizenship of Swellendam  to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on 24 October 2013.The Executive Mayor of SwellendamMembers of the... Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Shoprite Checkers Strokes of Genius high School Art Competition

22 October 2013

Address delivered by Dr IH Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the award function of the Shoprite Checkers Strokes of Genius high school art competition held on 22 October 2013 Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Prize Giving Ceremony of Durbanville High School

9 October 2013

Address delivered by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer at the Prize Giving Ceremony of Durbanville High School on 9 October 2013 Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Provincial Olympic Day Celebrations

5 October 2013

Address delivered by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the Provincial Olympic Day celebrations held on 5 October 2013 in Hermanus Read More

Minister Meyer's Letter to the Editor on Heritage Day 2013

25 September 2013

What we need in South Africa at this time is cultural warmth. Cultural warmth is the creation of space for other cultures which will inspire (not criticise), respect (not label), value (not eliminate) and dignify (not diminish). Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Closing Ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament

14 September 2013

Address by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament on 14 September 2013 Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the 2nd World Goju Ryu Championships

12 September 2013

Address delivered by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer at the welcome function of the 2nd World Goju Ryu Championships held on 12 September 2013 at the DF Malan Memorial Hall, Coetzenberg Sport Complex, University... Read More

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