The Western Cape Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (WCPICC) has been established under section 11 of the Customary Initiation Act, No 2 of 2021. WCPICC strives to ensure that every initiation school is legal and in compliance with the Act... Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, is deeply saddened by the death of magnificent and incomparable actress, Aletta Bezuidenhout, at the age of 76 years this morning. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, is proud to congratulate singer Tyla, who last night became the youngest African artist to win a Grammy award. Read More
It was with great sadness that the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport learnt of the passing of internationally renowned jazz artist Anthony (Tony) Cedras. He passed away on 29 January 2024 after a battle with emphysema. Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has announced the opening of online applications for arts and culture funding support. Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme Office, is calling for unemployed youth, aged 18-25, to apply to be part of the YearBeyond youth service programme for 2024. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of celebrity cook, Fatima Sydow, at the age of only fifty. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated the Western Cape team for retaining the trophy and ending in first place at the South African National Schools Summer Games Championship, which was held in... Read More
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ms. Kathy Dumbrell, a member of the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC). She was a passionate and committed individual who was dedicated to promoting heritage, the arts, and culture in the province. Read More
One of the oldest buildings in Stellenbosch was officially unveiled as a Provincial Heritage Site on Tuesday 21 November 2023. Read More
Officials of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, accompanied by members of the Provincial Initiation Coordination Committee, have laid criminal charges in terms of the Customary Initiation Act of 2022 (Act) against four... Read More
On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution Museum in Cape Town. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated the Springboks on their spectacular single point victory over New Zealand in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has extended her best wishes to the Springbok rugby team ahead of the World Cup final against New Zealand. Read More
On Saturday, 21 October 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the Provincial Sport Awards at the Cape Sun hotel. Read More
The annual Western Cape Provincial Sports Awards is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023, at the Cape Sun Hotel, Strand Street, Cape Town. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has raised grave concerns over the possibility that the Springboks and the Proteas may not be able to participate under the South African flag or sing the anthem at awards’ ceremonies... Read More
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has taken note of erroneous claims that the town of George has changed its name to Goringhaikona. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated Hamiltons Rugby Club and the University of Cape Town Rugby Club on bringing two global trophies back to the Western Cape last week and maki Read More
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to announce the launch of October as "Lights On After School Month”. Read More