News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport

Minister Mackenzie mourns the passing of jazz legend Alvin Dyers

9 September 2024

It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of Alvin Dyers, a legendary figure in the Cape Jazz movement, recording artist, educator, and composer.   Read More

We mourn the passing of a legendary writer: James Matthews

7 September 2024

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of the renowned writer and poet, James Matthews.  Read More

Western Cape welcomes national MOU on School Sport: We are ready!

4 September 2024

I am thrilled with the progress made in today’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the national Ministers of Sport, Arts and Culture, and Basic Education on the implementation of sports, arts, culture and other co-curricular activities in all... Read More