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International Olympic Day in Karoo

3 October 2014

On Saturday, 4 October 2014 from 09:00 until 15:00, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the Central Karoo Sport Council and the Municipality of Prince Albert will be staging the Read More

Red Cross Children’s Hospital Receives Labyrinth

3 October 2014

Children in the Oncology Unit at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital have received a gift of hope: a donation of a labyrinth from the Commins Family Trust. The labyrinth was officially handed over to the hospital during a small ceremony held... Read More

Ministers to Conduct Level Crossing Safety Campaign in Stellenbosch

2 October 2014

Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works and Dipou Peters, National Minister of Transport will be participating in level crossing awareness opera Read More

Western Cape Government Announces Plans for Youth During Spring School Holidays

2 October 2014

The Western Cape Government has formulated programmes at schools to keep youth occupied during the holidays. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Schäfer to Officially Hand Over Delta Primary School

2 October 2014

The Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, will on Thursday, 2 October 2014, officially hand over Delta Primary School in Cape Town.  Read More

Hessequa Choirs Wow at Kunstetreffers

2 October 2014

The first performance of two Kunstetreffers in the community hall of Heidelberg showcased. Read More

Official Handover of the Delta Primary School

2 October 2014

An extract from Minister Debbie Schäfer’s speech to be delivered at the official handover of Delta Primary SchoolIt is wonderful to be here today to celebrate with you the official handover of this beautiful new school building. Read More

International Day of Older Persons: Whole of Society can Empower the Elderly

1 October 2014

With today marking International Day of Older Persons the Western Cape Government is proud to be playing a leading role implementing integrated services for the care, support and protection of older persons. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Government Announces Youth Plans for Spring Holidays

1 October 2014

On Friday, learners and educators across the Western Cape will be celebrating the end of the third term and the start of the October “Spring” holidays. Read More

“Thinjiwe!” International Translation Day Celebration a Big Success

1 October 2014

“Igazi lethu limpompoza ngokufanayo/ Sonke sabelana ngoko kusenz’ abantu (As diverse as we are, we are all human/ As diverse as we are, we have one space to share/ As diverse as we are, we have one life to live).” With these inspiring words, Xolisa... Read More

October Transport Month (OTM) 2014

1 October 2014

South Africa celebrates Transport Month in October with the 2014 theme “Together we move forward” coinciding with the 20 years of freedom celebration. Read More

DCAS Recognised for Empowering Women

30 September 2014

On Monday, 29 September, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) received a certificate from the Top Women Awards 2014 to acknowledge the strides it has made in gender empowerment. Read More

Busy Bees Victorious at Women’s Rugby Tournament

30 September 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) along with the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRU) and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) hosted a Women’s Rugby Tournament in Langa f Read More

Eighteen Die on Western Cape Roads this Weekend

29 September 2014

On 26 and 27 September, 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks were held across the Western Cape. A total of 2 027 vehicles were stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Pay Day Weekend Death Toll Third Worst of the Year

29 September 2014

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Final Round of School Enrolment for 2015 is Now Closed

29 September 2014

The final round of applications to enrol children in school for 2015 is now closed. Read More

IsiXhosa Reading and Spelling Competition a Big Success

29 September 2014

Learners from three Khayelitsha primary schools proudly displayed their isiXhosa language skills at a reading competition and spelling bee organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More

New Website for Leading Traffic College

28 September 2014

This year has been a proud one for the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. In addition to celebrating its 25th anniversary, the college now has its own web presence on the Western Cape Government website. Read More

IsiShweshwe Exhibition opens at Lwandle Migrant Museum

26 September 2014

Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, launched the isiShweshwe Exhibition at the Lwandle Migrant Labo Read More

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