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News and Speeches for Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Opening of the IFLA World Library and Information Congress Exhibition

18 August 2015

Speech by Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affa Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Sailors Welcomed by Minister Marais

18 August 2015

Today, 18 August 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will welcome the five young sailors from the Western Cape who achieved a podium finish in 3rd place at the Qingdao International Sailing Week Regatta,... Read More

Paarl Museum celebrates 75 years

18 August 2015

On Friday, 14 August 2015, the Paarl Museum celebrated its 75th year in style with a masquerade ball. Read More

Dynamic Libraries at International Congress

17 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is supporting the 2015 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)  Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais welcomes IFLA Congress to the Western Cape

14 August 2015

Sunday, 17 August 2015, marks the official opening of the World Library and Information Congress, hosted this year in Cape Town by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Read More

The Old Harbour Museum Values Women Caregivers

14 August 2015

On 14 August 2015 the Old Harbour Museum held a celebration for the Caregivers from Lombardi Service Centre in Mount Pleasant and the Siyazama Service Centre in Zwelihle as a gesture of appreciation for how they take Read More

Olympic Spirit in Ladismith on Route to Albertinia

11 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with Kannaland Municipality, Read More

New Tennis Court Facility for Prince Albert

11 August 2015

On Friday, 11 August 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais, together with the Mayor of the Prince Albert Municipality, Mr Goliath Lottering, opened the upgraded tennis court facility at the municipal sp Read More

Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcase at the Happy Valley Community Hall

11 August 2015

On Saturday, 8 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcase at the Happy Valley Community Hall. Read More

Women Celebrate Agri-Cultural Heritage in Worcester

11 August 2015

Ladies from various organisations attended a women’s event at Worcester Museum on 10 August 2015. The museum is an agricultural-themed museum based in Worcester. Read More

Media Alert: Olympic Day Exhibition Focuses on Women in Sport

6 August 2015

On Saturday, 8 August 2015 the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting an Olympic Day Exhibition in Ladismith. This Exhibition forms part of the “Road to Rio” roadshow that started in Oudtshoorn in June this year. Read More

Aspiring WC Sailors to Compete in Prestigious Yacht Race in China

5 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport along with Sailing South Africa, Western Cape, is sending five young sailors to compete in the 7th Read More

Young Talent Shines at Drama Showcase in Worcester

3 August 2015

On Saturday, 1 August 2015, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcase at the Worcester Town Hall. Read More

Library Service Celebrates 60 Years

30 July 2015

On Thursday, 20 July 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s Library Service celebrated 60 years of existence. Read More

Prof. Andre Odendaal Honoured for Long Service to Sport

28 July 2015

On Saturday, 25 July 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation honoured Prof. Read More

Berg River Canoe Marathon Off To A Chilly Start

16 July 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the Western Cape Canoe Union and the Drakenstein Municipa Read More

New Sport Academy Provides Opportunities to Excel

16 July 2015

The new Cape Winelands Academy of Sport is expected to provide sportspeople of the district with a competitive edge. Read More

Handmade ‘selfies’ in the Olifants River Valley

14 July 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invested in a visual arts workshop for Grade 4, 5 and 6 learners at the Koekenaap Cultural Facility Read More

Knysna Forest Marathon A Fitting End to Festival

13 July 2015

The 42 km Knysna Forest Marathon and 21 km half marathon took place in cold conditions on Saturday 11 July 2015. This final event of the annual Knysna Oyster Festival started in the forest about 15 km out of town. Read More

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