News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport
Minister Anroux Marais' West Coast sport federation cheque handover speech
15 September 2020WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS WEST COAST CHEQUE HANDOVER: PIKETBERG 14 SEPTEMBER 2020 Good day, goeiemore, molweni nonke, Read More
Minister Marais mourns the loss of Gawie Fagan
15 September 2020The Western Cape architectural and heritage landscape has lost a great voice with the passing of Gawie Fagan. Read More
Over R600 000 presented to West Coast sport federations as sector reopens
15 September 2020Alert Level 2 Regulations now allow for the resumption of sporting activities, including professional and non-professional matches, authorised by recognised sporting bodies, subject to the following: Read More
Minister Marais mourns with Bonteheuwel over the loss of beloved Flori Skrikker
14 September 2020It is with great sadness that Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport heard of the passing of the legendary “Auntie Flori” Skrikker from Bonteheuwel over the weekend. Read More
Minister Marais visits reopened libraries during National Book Week
9 September 2020As we celebrate National Book Week, Minister Anroux Marais, together with City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Community Services and Health, Dr. Zahid Badroodien, visited Brackenfell and Belville libraries on Monday, both open to the public on a... Read More
First of its kind online National Book Week to be launched on Monday
4 September 2020National Book Week, the Western Cape Library Service's second longest running reading awareness week, is heading online this year. Read More
Minister Marais welcomes the re-opening of Archives and Record Service
31 August 2020Following the President’s address and the Alert Level 2 Regulations gazetted by the Department of Co-operative Governance, provided that all mandatory health protocols are in place, the National Department has now granted permission for the Western... Read More
As sector reopens, Minister Marais visited Togryers museum to engage on readines
27 August 2020Yesterday, Minister Anroux Marais visited the Togryers Museum in Ceres, one of the many museums reopened across the province following national government’s approval of their compliance to the mandatory health protocols now to be instituted. Read More
Minister Marais donates 1700 facemasks to the Greater Tygerberg Partnership
21 August 2020Yesterday, Minister Anroux Marais handed over 1700 face masks to The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) who have been proactively assisting the Bellville community during the Covid-19 lockdown period. Read More
Minister Marais welcomes re-opening of cultural affairs and sports sector
20 August 2020Following the President’s address and the Alert Level 2 Regulations gazetted by the Department of Co-operative Governance, provided that all mandatory health protocols are in place, the following restrictions have now been lifted in the cultural... Read More
Minister Marais extends condolences after passing of Abrie de Swardt
18 August 2020The Western Cape Government is saddened by the passing of one of the sporting community’s greatest champions, Abrie de Swardt. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais' 2020/21 Adjustment Budget Vote Speech
31 July 2020WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS 2020/21 ADJUSTMENT BUDGET VOTE SPEECH 31 JULY 2020 Read More
Minister Anroux Marais: We mourn the loss of a champion of the arts
28 July 2020The news of the passing of Dr David Piedt has been a shock for the community of Oudtshoorn, as well as the organisers of the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK). Read More
Minister Anroux Marais saddened by the passing of journalist Peter Daniels
27 July 2020It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of the great Peter Daniels who selflessly used the power of sport to empower not only the Cape Winelands but the province and country at large. Read More
WCG calls for minute of remembrance to honour those who have gone before us
27 July 2020As Covid-19 related fatalities are recorded across the province and South Africa, the Western Cape Government with the support of our Faith Based Organisations (FBO) Network and various stakeholders call for a minute of silence every Wednesday at... Read More
Minister Marais launches Tygerberg and Northern District’s mask activation
22 July 2020Yesterday, Minister Anroux Marais launched the Tygerberg and Northern District’s Mask Activation, scheduled to take place every week in the area. Read More
Minister Marais mourns the loss of Cape Town icon Mr Shafiek April
22 July 2020The Cape Town cultural sphere has lost an icon with the passing of the president of the Cape Malay choir board, Shafiek April. Read More
Minister Marais mourns the passing of anti-apartheid hero Andrew Mlangeni
22 July 2020We have lost another great voice in our country’s history with the passing of Rivonia trialist and anti-apartheid stalwart Andrew Mlangeni. Read More
Minister Marais mourns the passing of stage and screen legend Elize Cawood
20 July 2020The Arts and Culture sector has lost a true legend with the passing of actress Elize Cawood. Read More
DCAS relief funding transfer process to officially commence next week
17 July 2020As the independent adjudication process has now officially concluded and the findings presented to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), outcomes of relief funding applications will be communicated to all applicants next week, 20 July... Read More
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