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Heritage Western Cape

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WC Indigenous Games Festival 2024 - celebrating our collective heritage

On Tuesday, 24 September 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, officially opened the Western Cape...

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World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 5 August 2024 World Heritage Site activation...

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WC to host World Heritage Site celebration for Cradle of Human Culture

On Sunday, 4 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, will host an...

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Address by MEC Mackenzie at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee

Members of the World Heritage Committee, Excellencies representing various state parties, distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, I greet...

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Media release: UNESCO proclaims new World Heritage Site in WC and KZN

On Friday, 26 July 2024, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee proclaimed World Heritage status for three sites in the...

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Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week

Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week This week, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will...

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Heritage Western Cape

Protecting our Heritage

Heritage Western Cape is a provincial heritage resources authority.

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Minister Marais expresses condolences on passing of Kathy Dumbrell

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ms. Kathy Dumbrell, a member of the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC). She was a passionate and...

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Geographical Names Committee

The Western Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee (WCPGNC) The WCPGNC is established in terms of the South African Geographical Names...

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Inter-provincial team leads mission for proposed World Heritage site

The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport...

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