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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie encourages runners ahead of the Two Oceans Marathon weekend

The Western Cape is proud to welcome thousands of athletes and spectators to one of the most iconic races in the world – the Two Oceans...

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Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport celebrates the economic power of the arts at the 29th KKNK

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, attended the 29th Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in...

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Minister Mackenzie congratulates Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Winners, honours 25 years of Joe Barber

The Western Cape Government extends its warmest congratulations to all the winners of the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, celebrated in...

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Western Cape celebrates sporting excellence at the 17th annual Sport Legends Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) today honoured 26 extraordinary individuals at the 17th edition of the...

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A sad day for South African theatre as we mourn the passing of Athol Fugard

The Western Cape Government is saddened to hear the news of the passing of legendary playwright Athol Fugard. Fugard published more than 30...

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Help us keep cyclists safe on the road

Joint Media release by the Departments of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Mobility: Help us keep cyclists safe on the road The Western Cape...

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Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts

Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts The Western Cape Government is saddened at the sudden and...

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Cape Town Cycle Tour brings many opportunities to the province

The Western Cape Government is looking forward to seeing more than 30 000 cyclists take part in the Cape Town Cycle tour on Sunday, 9 March...

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Read to someone this World Read Aloud day

On 5 February, World Read Aloud day is celebrated across the world to emphasise the importance of reading. In a country where sixty percent...

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Minister Mackenzie with winners at the 2024 Sport Awards

Winners announced at Provincial Sport Awards

On Saturday, 18 January 2025, the winners of the 2024 Provincial Sport Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paarl, hosted by the Western...

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