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We mourn the loss of one of the shapers of the Afrikaans literary landscape: Breyten Breytenbach

The Western Cape Government is saddened at the loss of one of the biggest Afrikaans voices of our lifetime, with the news of the passing of...

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Nominations open for Provincial Sport Legends Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened nominations for the Provincial Sport Legends Awards. We call on members...

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Media accreditation: Western Cape Sports Awards

The annual Western Cape Provincial Sports Awards is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023, at the Cape Sun Hotel, Strand Street...

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Premier and Minister Marais laud YearBeyond programme as careers fairs take off

Joint Media Release: Premier & Minister Marais laud YearBeyond programme as careers fairs take off YearBeyond - a Youth Service Programme...

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Minister Marais raises concerns over flag and anthem issues

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has raised grave concerns over the possibility that the Springboks and the...

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Minister Marais launches Lights On After School

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to announce the launch of October as "Lights On After School Month...

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Minister Anroux Marais congratulates Hamiltons and UCT rugby clubs

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated Hamiltons Rugby Club and the University of Cape Town...

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Legacies and contributions honoured at Cultural Affairs Awards

On Tuesday, 26 September 2023, the Artscape theatre was packed to the brim with excited guests who attended the Department of Cultural...

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Media invited to attend unveiling of Provincial Heritage Site

Media Alert: Media are invited to attend the declaration of Imam Abdol Rakiep’s grave as a Provincial Heritage Site by the Western Cape...

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Minister Marais offers condolences on death of Professor Jatti Bredekamp

Media statement: Minister Marais offers condolences on death of Professor Jatti Bredekamp The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and...

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