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

News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Storytelling and Reading in celebration of National Book Week

7 September 2015

The 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 2015

On 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

Recognition of Notable Sports Achievers

3 September 2015

Speech by Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Read More

Western Cape Celebrates Sporting Excellence

3 September 2015

On 3 September 2015 Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais recognised the achievements of notable Western Cape athletes at the Head Office of the Department of Cu Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Sporting Excellence Celebrated By Minister Marais

2 September 2015

Tomorrow, 3 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will recognise the achievements of notable Western Cape athletes. Read More

New Cape Town Museum Launched in Heritage Month

1 September 2015

Today, 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 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted an initiation forums consultative meeting on 29 August at Okkie Jooste Cultural Facility< Read More

Launch of the Cape Town Museum

1 September 2015

Speech by Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Read More

Developing Sporting Skills With Sport Equipment Handover

1 September 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) and Read More

Media Alert: Cape Town Museum to Be Housed In Historic Standard Bank Building

31 August 2015

Note to editors: Please note the change in time for launch tomorrow As Heritage Month begins, the brand new Cape Town Museum in Adderley Street will be announced by the Western Cape Government. Read More

Zero Fatalities or Incidents In The Western Cape this Initiation Season

31 August 2015

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has announced zero deaths and no hospitalizations for the initiation season in the Western Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais Congratulates Western Cape World Champions

27 August 2015

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais congratulates Wayde van Niekerk for winning the men’s 400m Final at the 2015 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Beijing ye Read More

Eden Drama Festival Showcases Local Talent in George

25 August 2015

On 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

Spreading the message of Olympism in Van Wyksdorp

25 August 2015

As part of the “Road to Albertinia”, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais visited Western Cape Youth Camps

24 August 2015

On  Saturday, 22 August 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais visited the Western Cape Youth Camps in the Cape Winelands and West Cost Districts. Read More

Minister Marais Inspires Youth at Regional Camps

24 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) with the support of National Department of Sport and Recreation (SRSA) and LoveLife hosted the Cap Read More

isiXhosa Chess Book to Develop Champions at MOD Schools

20 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in conjunction with Watu Kobese, author of the country’s first ever isiXhosa Chess book,  handed over the Read More

Drama Festival Showcase Local Talent of Eden District

20 August 2015

On 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

Media Alert: MOD Centres to Receive isiXhosa Chess Booklet

18 August 2015

On Tuesday, 18 August 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marias will be handing over isiXhosa chess booklets to schools who offer chess as part of the after-school and Mass Participation, Opportunity and Access,... Read More

Opening of the SANDF Vollyball Tournament

18 August 2015

Speech by Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Rear Admiral Mhlana, Flag Officer Fleet Lieutenant Colonels Colonels Captains Officers Volleyball tournament participants Read More

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