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Arts, culture and sports practitioners encouraged to apply to national Relief Fund

(Public Information)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on individuals in both the arts and sporting spheres. The lockdown regulations have led to individuals employed in these fields having to face a loss of income over the next few weeks and months.  The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) encourages all practitioners in the fields of arts, culture, sport and recreation to apply for assistance from the recently announced Relief Fund from the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.

Cultural Facilities Usage Policy

(Policies)
Cultural Affairs (Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport, Western Cape Government)
The purpose of the Cultural Facilities Usage Policy is to provide a systematic framework for the usage, reservation and payment processes of the cultural facilities of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS).

Draft National Policy on the Repatriation and Restitution of Human Remains and Heritage Objects

(Policies)
Heritage Resources (Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport, Western Cape Government)

Drama Programme

(Public Information)

Initiation

(Public Information)
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) promotes safe and healthy initiation through its initiation guidelines, the development of appropriate infrastructure at initiation sites and by involving custodians throughout the province. It also draws on the intellectual capacity of cultural and medical practitioners. 

Looking for arts and culture funding?

(Site Page)
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) annually supports arts and culture projects and programmes through the allocation of funding. Who can apply Registered organisations and institutions, artist groups, individuals involved in artistic expression, and arts and culture events companies are invited to apply. All applicants must be South African citizens based in the Western Cape. How to apply

Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC): Annual Performance Plan 2022/2023

(Strategic Plan or Business Plan)
Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport (Western Cape Government)

Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC): Annual Performance Plan 2023/2024

(Strategic Plan or Business Plan)
Arts and Culture (Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport, Western Cape Government)

Western Cape Cultural Commission Annual Report 2021-22

(Annual Report)
Arts and Culture (Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport, Western Cape Government)

Western Cape Cultural Commission Annual Report 2022-23

(Annual Report)
Arts and Culture (Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport, Western Cape Government)