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News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

West Coast Welcomes WC Netball Teams in Saldanha Bay

23 August 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will partner with the West Coast Netball Union in hosting the Western Cape Inter-District Development Tournament on 24–25 August 2012 in Saldanha Bay. Read More

Learners to Gain from Creative Writing Workshops

23 August 2012

The introduction of creative writing workshops in MOD (Mass participation, Opportunity and access, Development and growth) Centres will create opportunities for learners in Lavender Hill and Khayelitsha schools to shine. Read More

Learners to Gain from Creative Writing Workshops

22 August 2012

The introduction of creative writing workshops in MOD (Mass participation, Opportunity and access, Development and growth) Centres will create opportunities for learners in Lavender Hill and Khayelitsha schools to shine. Read More

Exercising Together is a Welcome Change

22 August 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is appealing to people improve their fitness by participating in public aerobics sessions, currently held on Friday mornings during August at 08:30 in the Company Gardens in Cape Town. Read More

Western Cape Netball Teams Welcomed in Saldanha Bay

21 August 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will partner with the West Coast Netball Union in hosting the Western Cape Inter-District Development Tournament on 24-25 August 2012 in Saldanha Bay. Read More

Western Cape Chess Olympiad Team Enjoys Tea with Minister Meyer

20 August 2012

On the eve of their departure for Turkey, where they will be competing in the World Chess Olympiad, Western Cape members of the SA Chess Olympiad team will visit the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer on 22 August 2012... Read More

Minister Meyer Sends Best Wishes to the SA Paralympic Team

20 August 2012

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, who last night attended the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee's (SASCOC) banquet in Sandton in honour of the SA Paralympic Team, today expressed his well... Read More

MOD Programme Brings Change to Lavender Hill

17 August 2012

A variety of sport and recreation activities brought together learners from primary and high schools across Cape Town at the Lavender Hill High School on Saturday, 18 August 2012. Read More

"Separate is Not Equal" Exhibition at Mossel Bay

2 August 2012

An exhibition that captures the segregation history of the United States of America is currently on display at the Bartolomeu Dias Museum in Mossel Bay. Read More

Minister Meyer Congratulates Uys and Le Roux on Their Awards

1 August 2012

Media Statement by Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More

Magnificent Olympic Friday at Cape Town Train Station

26 July 2012

On 27 July 2012, a range of activities which formed part of the Magnificent Friday campaign took place at the Cape Town Train Station. Read More

Major Boost for Netball

26 July 2012

The Western Cape Government gave netball a major boost by supporting the Spar Netball Challenge that kicked off at the Good Hope Centre on Monday, 9 July 2012. Read More

Speaking Notes for the Keynote Address to the DSK Chess Open

25 July 2012

Master of Ceremonies, Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr Herrmann, Our host, the principal of Deutsch Internationale Schule Kapstadt, Mr Battenberg, The Chairman of the Management Board, Mr Wido Schnabel, Read More

Commuters Encouraged to Rally behind SA Olympic Team

25 July 2012

On Friday, 27 July 2012, early morning commuters are encouraged to wear South African colours, sing the national anthem, fly the SA flag and support the South African Olympic team on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. Read More

Touching and Inspiring Hearts in 67 Minutes

23 July 2012

The Siyabonga Care Village partnered with the Western Cape Government and community organisations to celebrate International Nelson Mandela Day (18 July 2012) by taking 67 minutes of action to help disadvantaged people in Vredenburg. Read More

Madiba Bust Unveiled on International Nelson Mandela Day

17 July 2012

On 18 July 2012, the dedication of 67 minutes on International Nelson Mandela Day was celebrated by the unveiling of a bust of the iconic South African at the V&A Conference Centre in Cape Town. Read More

Paddling out Together at Berg River Canoe Marathon

12 July 2012

The Western Cape Canoe Union, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the Drakenstein Municipality, brought together hundreds of paddlers and supporters at the opening stage of the 2012 Windhoek Berg River Canoe Marathon... Read More

Minister Meyer Sends Team Western Cape off to Olympics

12 July 2012

On 10 July 2012, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, greeted the Western Cape members of the South African Olympic team. Read More

Minister Meyer Sends Team Western Cape Off to 2012 Olympics

11 July 2012

On 10 July 2012 Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, greeted the Western Cape members of the South African Olympic team. Read More

Minister Meyer to Send off Western Cape Participants to 2012 Olympic Games

5 July 2012

On Tuesday, 10 July 2012, Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will send off the Western Cape participants to the 2012 Olympic Games in London.This event will take place between 10:00 and 11:00 at the Athlone Stadium,... Read More

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