News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
Nomination Closing Date for Language Board Members Extended
12 August 2008Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Cameron Dugmore has today announced that the closing date for nominations for Board Members for the Western Cape Language Committee has been extended to 21 August 2008, to provide more time for... Read More
MEC Dugmore begins to Reposition Cultural Affairs and Sport
12 August 2008"We need to reposition the Western Cape as the creative and wellness capital of South Africa, Africa and the World," says newly appointed Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Cameron Dugmore.Speaking after a two day strategy and planning retreat with the... Read More
Western Cape Authors Call on Government to Enforce Language Policy
8 April 2008The African languages in South Africa are constantly under serious threat because there is no legislation that enforces their protection and usage, a meeting of authors, aspiring African writers and academics told the Minister of Arts and Culture at... Read More
The Western Cape Musicians Association Launches Benevolent Fund
10 January 2008During 2005 the Cape Town cultural sector, in particular the jazz community was taken aback when legendary jazzman and saxophonist Robbie Jansen became seriously ill. Family, friends, fans, promoters, deejays, radio personalities, night club owners... Read More
Football Legacy Gains Momentum in the Western Cape
21 November 2007Media Alert from Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation: Whitey Jacobs Read More
Competition for isiXhosa Writing
14 June 2007The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in cooperation with Oxford University Press, is launching a creative writing competition to stimulate the creation of new isiXhosa literature. Read More
The South African School Games: 03-06 December 2006
12 November 2006The Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa in conjunction with the National Department of Education will be joined by the Western Cape Department of Sport and Western Cape Department of Education in hosting the South African Schools Games... Read More
"The Age of Hope" Inspires the Concept & Design for the Age of Hope Trophy
31 October 2006Commissioned Designer: Guillaume T du ToitNarrative by: Guillaume T du Toit The Age of Hope Trophy Inspiration - The Staff And Knob-Kierrie:- Read More
Our Musical Heritage: ILifa Lethu leMveli kwezoMculo: Ons Musikale Erfenis
21 September 2006The theme for the 2006 National Heritage Day celebrations is: Celebrating our music, our Heritage. Music is a universal phenomenon, which in several ways touches the hearts, minds, and souls of the entire humanity. Read More
Presidential Node Project: Transformation of the Beaufort West Museum
12 September 2006A community's heritage is part of its identity. The role of museums is to create opportunities for individual and communities to identify who they are in the world. Read More
Expression of Interest: Trophies: Arts, Culture, Heritage, Libraries & Archives Awards
11 September 2006The Centre for Innovation is calling for an Expression of Interest from Western Cape Crafters to design in collaboration and produce 30 Trophies and 1 centre-piece Trophy for the Arts, Culture, Heritage, Libraries & Archives Awards as... Read More
Introduction to Members of the Interim Western Cape Musicians' Association
24 July 2006The Minister of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport: and Recreation, Mr. Whitey Jacobs, cordially invites you to an information session for musicians or relevant persons in the music industry. Read More
Sport and Recreation Pleased with 2010 Progress
4 July 2006In exactly 48 months from now, all soccer enthusiasts globally, will pay attention to South Africa - when the country hosts the FIFA World Cup spectacle. Government, in particular Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA), is pleased with the... Read More
MEC Jacobs Urges Soccer Fans to Support Vasco
24 May 2006In a yet another demonstration of commitment by the Provincial Government to improve the culture of support for Cape Town based professional teams, MEC Jacobs has pledged a 1000 tickets to local fans to enable them to attend the 2nd round match... Read More
Cape Metropole Musicians Urged to Attend Workshop
22 May 2006The Western Cape Musicians Associations will be hosting its first feedback session on Thursday, 25th May 2006 from 12:30 to 14:30, at the Baxter Theater. This is for all musicians based in the Cape metropole region. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Jacobs Budget Speech Briefing for 2006/2007
17 May 2006You are invited to a briefing by MEC Jacobs on the highlights and key deliverables in his budget speech for the current financial year. Date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Read More
International Museum Day to be Celebrated at Worcester and Beaufort West
16 May 2006The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will celebrate the International Museum Day at the Worcester and Beaufort West Museums respectively on 18 May 2006. Read More
Conference Redefines Western Cape Heritage
14 May 2006The constitution of the Republic of South Africa came under scrutiny during group discussions at the Heritage Consultative Conference held at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island on 13 May 2006. Read More
Western Cape Defines Preservation Plan for Endangered Heritage
10 May 2006The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in conjunction with the National Heritage Council (NHC) will host a Heritage Consultative Conference on Saturday, 13 May 2006 from 09h00 to 19h00 at the Gateway to Robben Island, Clock Tower... Read More
Provincial Event for Freedom Day
25 April 2006This is a reminder that the Provincial Government, in colloboration with Malibongwe Women's Movement, will celebrate the Freedom Day at Athlone Civic Centre. Read More
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