News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs
Oral History Framework Launch Shows the Power of Personal Narratives
25 September 2015On Wednesday, 23 September 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) launched its Oral History Framework Document, as well as the Dulcie September Travelling Exhibition, at the Western Cape Archive and Records Management Service in... Read More
Heritage Day commemorations: our indigenous knowledge of traditional medicine
25 September 2015The Cape Medical Museum commemorated Heritage Day on 23 September 2015 in the garden of the Museum in Portwood Road on the doorstep of the V&A Waterfront in Green Point. Read More
Media Alert: Dulcie September Exhibition to be launched by Minister Marais
22 September 2015Tomorrow, 23 September 2015, Minister Anroux Marais will launch the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s exciting new framework to preserve the Western Cape's unique Oral History. Read More
Developing Drama in the Overberg and Cape Winelands
21 September 2015On Friday 18 September 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the biggest production development workshop since the inception of the drama festival initiative. Read More
Overberg Drama Showcase a First for the District
15 September 2015On Saturday 12 September 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the first Overberg Drama Festival Showcase in the Swellendam Town Hall. Read More
Storytelling and Reading in celebration of National Book Week
7 September 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s Language Services unit hosted a storytelling and reading programme on Friday, 4 September 2015. The event took place at the Read More
Eden Drama Festival Showcase Ends on High Note
4 September 2015On Saturday, 29 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the final leg of the Eden Drama Festival Showcase at the Khayelethu Community hall in Knysna. Read More
New Cape Town Museum Launched in Heritage Month
1 September 2015Today, as Heritage Month begins, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Department of Transport and Public Works are proud to launch the brand new Cape Town Museum, located in the old Standard Bank building in Adderley Street. Read More
DCAS Commits to Safe Initiation
1 September 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted an initiation forums consultative meeting on 29 August at Okkie Jooste Cultural Facility< Read More
Eden Drama Festival Showcases Local Talent in George
25 August 2015On 22 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Eden Drama Festival Showcase at the George Arts Theatre in George. Read More
Drama Festival Showcase Local Talent of Eden District
20 August 2015On 15 August 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Eden Drama Festival Showcase at the Toekomsrus Community Hall in Oudtshoorn. Read More
Paarl Museum celebrates 75 years
18 August 2015On Friday, 14 August 2015, the Paarl Museum celebrated its 75th year in style with a masquerade ball. Read More
Dynamic Libraries at International Congress
17 August 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is supporting the 2015 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Read More
The Old Harbour Museum Values Women Caregivers
14 August 2015On 14 August 2015 the Old Harbour Museum held a celebration for the Caregivers from Lombardi Service Centre in Mount Pleasant and the Siyazama Service Centre in Zwelihle as a gesture of appreciation for how they take Read More
Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcase at the Happy Valley Community Hall
11 August 2015On Saturday, 8 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcase at the Happy Valley Community Hall. Read More
Women Celebrate Agri-Cultural Heritage in Worcester
11 August 2015Ladies from various organisations attended a women’s event at Worcester Museum on 10 August 2015. The museum is an agricultural-themed museum based in Worcester. Read More
Young Talent Shines at Drama Showcase in Worcester
3 August 2015On Saturday, 1 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcase at the Worcester Town Hall. Read More
Library Service Celebrates 60 Years
30 July 2015On Thursday, 20 July 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s Library Service celebrated 60 years of existence. Read More
Handmade ‘selfies’ in the Olifants River Valley
14 July 2015The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invested in a visual arts workshop for Grade 4, 5 and 6 learners at the Koekenaap Cultural Facility Read More
DCAS Contributes to Transformation of Heritage Landscape
1 July 2015On Tuesday, 30 June 2015, Anroux Marais, Western Cape (WC) Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, convened a Provincial Consultative Meeting on the Transformation of the Heritage Landscape. Read More
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