News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs
Community Choirs in Hessequa to Come Forward
1 July 2014Community choirs from the Hessequa municipal area are invited to attend special choir workshops, presented by Artscape in co-operation with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DC Read More
New public library opened in KwaNonqaba
30 June 2014The Mossel Bay Municipality partnered with the national Department of Arts and Culture, Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the community to officially open the public library in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay on 27 June 2014. Read More
Books Open New Worlds for Young Minds
17 June 2014Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, hosted a story-telling session for a group of primary school learners at the South African Book Fair on 15 June 2014. Read More
South African Book Fair in Cape Town
11 June 2014The South African Book Fair, previously known as the Cape Town Book Fair, will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 13 to 15 June 2014. Read More
New Developments at CP Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn
2 June 2014It was a joy for the CP Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn to celebrate 20 years of democracy with the opening of two exhibitions on 29 May 2014. The project, which took about two years to complete, forms part of the museum’s transformation plan. Read More
Learn More About Our Farm Animals at Worcester Museum
27 May 2014Since 6 May 2014, the Worcester Museum has been hosting its annual farm animals school programme. It is suitable for playgroups, pre-primary learners, learners from special needs schools and foundation phase learners. Read More
Cannon Firings at the Taalmonument in Paarl
27 May 2014A cannon firing will take place at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Saturday 31 May 2014. This will be the first of a series of firings to be held at the monument on the last Saturday of the month in partnership with the Cannon Association of... Read More
Western Cape Celebrates Africa Day
22 May 2014The Western Cape Government pays tribute to Africa’s rich heritage, diverse languages, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds this weekend when it hosts a series of events to commemorate Africa Day celebrated annually on 25 May. Read More
An Opportunity to Celebrate Our African Heritage
20 May 2014The continent pays tribute to our rich heritage, diverse languages, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds as we celebrate Africa Day on 25 May. Read More
International Museum Day Celebrations in Paarl
19 May 2014The Afikaanse Taalmuseum en –monument (ATM) in Paarl will present a free panel discussion on the creation of new words and expressions, word play and metaphors on Saturday, 24 May 2014 Read More
Join International Museum Day Celebrations
15 May 2014The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will celebrate International Museum Day on Sunday, 18 May 2014. The 2014 theme is Museum Collections Make Connections. Read More
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Supports Local Drama Talent
13 May 2014Make sure you don’t miss the SABC2 7de Laan episode of 14 May 2014 when emerging actor Thabiso Newman (from Knysna) and actress Samantha Pienaar (Riversdale) are set to make their acting debut in the television series. Read More
Celebrating South African Records Collection and Preservation
8 May 2014The National Department of Arts and Culture launched the seventh Annual National Archives Week at the National Film, Video and Sound Archives building in Pretoria hosted under the theme “Archives for Democracy, Accountability and Transparency”. The... Read More
Looking Back through the Archives
6 May 2014National Archives Week was launched at the Western Cape Archives and Records Service in Cape Town on 5 May 2014. Read More
Western Cape celebrates 20 years of freedom and democracy
29 April 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and Artscape collaborated to commemorate 20 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa on Freedom Day, 27 April 2014. Read More
New R6.2 million public library opened in Knysna
23 April 2014The Knysna Public Library was officially launched on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 which is aimed to benefit local learners and many others. Read More
International Day of Monuments and Sites in Paarl
10 April 2014The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument and the Hugenote Gedenkskool will host a special programme in celebration of International Day of Monuments and Sites in Paarl on Friday, 11 April 2014. Read More
Career Boost for Expanded Public Works Programme Beneficiaries
7 April 2014The Arts and Culture Management on Community Level training course (30 March to 4 April 2014), was completed by 94 participants. Read More
"Life After Hurt" at Absa Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees
7 April 2014"Life After Hurt" is an award-winning play performed by a rural drama group from Knysna, and has received wide acclaim at the Absa Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn. Read More
Valuable Training for EPWP Beneficiaries
4 April 2014About 100 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries have been receiving training in community-level arts and culture management in Oudtshoorn since 30 March until 4 April 2014. Read More
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