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Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Culture and Sport

We encourage excellence and inclusiveness in sport and culture through the effective, efficient and sustainable use of our resources, and through creative partnerships.

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We mourn the passing of a rugby great, Theuns Stofberg

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government heard of the passing of former rugby player, Theuns Stofberg, this morning. Theuns...

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New professional domestic women’s cricket league big step in women’s sport

The Western Cape Government welcomes the announcement of a new professional domestic women’s cricket league by Cricket South Africa on...

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Minister Meyer's address at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament

Address by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open...

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Cape Town is ready to host UCI Mountain Bike Marathon in 2028

The Western Cape Government is extremely proud of the announcement that Cape Town will be the host city for the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon...

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Minister Marais hosts 1995 SA Netball team

On Friday, 4 August 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the reunion of the South African...

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Support the Netball World Cup at public viewing centres across the province

The highly anticipated Netball World Cup starts in Cape Town on Friday, 28 July 2023. This tournament will not only be the first to be...

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Minister Anroux Marais: The time to support women’s sport is now

Statement by Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Since the beginning of the year, it has been incredibly gratifying to...

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Minister Marais acknowledges Western Cape athletes' achievements

On Tuesday, 18 July 2023, the provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted a recognition ceremony for Western...

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Premier Winde and Minister Marais host Spar Proteas before Netball World Cup

On Monday, 17 July 2023, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the Spar Proteas...

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Minister Marais to hand over Netball World Cup trophy to City of Cape Town

On Friday, 7 July 2023, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will conclude the Western Cape Netball World Cup trophy...

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