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News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Western Cape Library Service supports LIASA Conference

19 October 2016

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport supported the 17th  Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) Conference that took place from 10 to14 October 2016 at the Durban International Convention Centre.  The theme Read More

Cape Winelands abuzz with Olympic Spirit at Annual Olympic Day

18 October 2016

On Saturday 15 October 2016 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted an Olympic Day in Klapmuts, in partnership with the Western Cape Provincial Sports Confederation, Cape Wi Read More

Media Alert: Ceres Community To Receive Chess Tables From Minister Marais

13 October 2016

Tomorrow, 14 October 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will hand over chess tables to the Ceres community at their local library. Read More

West Coast Better Together Games kick off in a healthy spirit of competition

11 October 2016

On Friday, 7 October, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with Saldanha Bay Municipality hosted the West Coast Read More

Langa School To Receive Xhosa Chess Booklets From Minister Marais

10 October 2016

Tomorrow, 11 October 2016, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marias will be handing over Xhosa chess booklets to Thembani Primary School in Langa. Read More

Eden District Better Together Games – bringing people together

4 October 2016

The De Jager Stadium in Oudtshoorn once again saw enthusiastic employees of the Western Cape Government participating in the annual Eden District edition of the Better Together Games hosted by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sp Read More

Professor Wilfried Lemke pays visit to MOD Centre

4 October 2016

On Wednesday, 28 September 2016, the United Nations’ special advisor for Sport Development and Peace, Professor Wilfried Lemke, paid a visit to the Bellville South Primary School’s MOD Centre. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais Celebrates Heritage Day in Clanwilliam

23 September 2016

Tomorrow, 24 September 2016, the Western Cape, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais, will celebrate National Heritage Day in Clanwilliam. Read More

Acting Premier, Minister Marais to Launch Eskom’s Women in Electricity Programme

21 September 2016

Tomorrow, 22 September 2016, Acting Premier of the Western Cape, Minister Anroux Marais, will deliver an address at the Women in Electricity Launch in Brackenfell. The Women in Electricity Programme is a partnership between ESKOM and the... Read More

Immense pride among Western Cape Paralympians as they are Welcomed Home

21 September 2016

The Paralympian athletes from the Western Cape received the warmest of welcomes at the Cape Town International Airport from Minister Anroux Marais, among o Read More

Media Alert: Paralympic Athletes Welcomed Home By Minister Marais

19 September 2016

Tomorrow, 20 September 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will welcome home our Paralympic athletes following an exceptional performance at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in Brazil. Read More

Sport and Peace Conference Discusses Future Development of Sport

19 September 2016

With sport being considered a powerful tool to promote and unite people from all social classes, cultures and backgrounds, and to support people who wish to excel in a positive way, the 3rd Cape Town International Sport and Peace Conference and Expo... Read More

Minister Anroux Marais’ Speech at International Sport and Peace Conference

16 September 2016

Themed, “The Power of a Dream”, the 2016 Conference aims to bring together key stakeholders to jointly promote value education and peace through sport as well as to make a difference in leading the world toward greater unity and harmony. EXTRACT: Read More

Cape Town International Sport and Peace Conference Address By Minister Marais

15 September 2016

Tomorrow, 16 September 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will address the 3rd Cape Town International Sport and Peace Conference. Read More

National Book Week 2016 Celebrated On The West Coast

14 September 2016

In celebration of National Book Week from 6 to 8 September 2016, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) rolled out this important campaign to the West Coast communities of Vredenburg, Saldanha Bay and Hopefield. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais Celebrates with Western Cape Paralympic Athletes

12 September 2016

Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, celebrated the achievements of the Western Cape athletes at Read More

DCAS wins Silver at Provincial Service Excellence Awards

9 September 2016

On Thursday, 8 September 2016, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) received another accolade with Mr Shaun Julie, Director: Strategic and Operational Management Support, receiving the Silver award for Best Public Service Leader Read More

Minister Anroux Marais congratulates Kevin Paul on first Paralympic gold medal

9 September 2016

Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, was witness to Team South Africa’s first medal at the Paralympic Games last night, when Kevin Paul took gold in the 100m Men’s breaststroke event. Read More

Tri-District Drama Showcases Come To An End In Bredasdorp

6 September 2016

The adjudication of the showcase performances held as part of the Tri-District Drama Programme concluded with the Overberg Drama Festival hosted by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in collaboration with the Read More

Western Cape Choirs Illuminate the Stage at Artscape

6 September 2016

Various choirs from in and around the Western Cape enchanted a jam-packed Artscape Theatre on Sunday, 4 September for the Western Cape Choral Music Association (WeCCMA) 2016 Choral Music Eisteddfod. Read More

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