News and Speeches
Major Boost for South African Libraries
17 March 2014The national Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) announced a massive R3 billion cash injection for libraries at the launch of South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event was a partnership between DAC, the National Library of... Read More
Chess Takes Centre Stage in Gugulethu
17 March 2014The Gugulethu Chess Open on 15 March 2014 showed that grassroots chess development is alive and well in the Western Cape. Over 50 Cape Metropole development players between the ages of 6 and 18 competed in the tournament hosted by the Department of... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Hold Discussions with the Disability Sector
17 March 2014Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today, 17 March 2014 be holding a round-table discussion with disabled persons, as well as NGOs and other organisations operating in the disability sector. Read More
Situation Report on African Horse Sickness Outbreak in Porterville
14 March 2014The Department of Agriculture is currently working on the control measures of the African horse sickness (AHS) outbreak in Porterville. Read More
African Horse Sickness Affects Porterville Region
13 March 2014Precaution measures have been taken to control the risks of spreading the African Horse disease, as a containment zone has been declared for the affected horses. Read More
Media Alert: Chess Tournament in Gugulethu
13 March 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the City of Cape Town will host a chess tournament in Gugulethu on Saturday, 15 March 2014. Read More
South African Library Week Launch
13 March 2014Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Dr Joseph Phaahla will be launching South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event is a partnership between the national Department of Arts and Culture, National Library of South Africa, the... Read More
Local Government Partnerships to Boost Community Development Skills
13 March 2014The Department of Local Government and partners jointly commits to aid the skills development of the Community Development Workers programme which aims to improve the efficiency of skills within the local government sector. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Hosts Provincial Sport Awards
13 March 2014Tomorrow, 14 March 2014, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer and Chairperson of the Western Cape Sport Confederation Goliath Munro will host the Western Cape Sport Awards. Read More
World Consumer Rights Day Focuses on Telecommunications Industry
13 March 2014It is World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March, with this year’s focus on the telecommunications industry.The global theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2014 is “Fix Your Phone Rights”. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Launch Swartland Social Development Forum
13 March 2014Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz to launch the Swartland Social Development Forum at the Wesbank Community Hall today. Read More
Western Cape Government Seeks Legal Opinion on its Constitutionality
13 March 2014The recently published Draft Employment Equity Regulations has brought up concerns upon the Western Cape Government which has led them to request a legal opinion towards the regulations stated. Read More
World Consumer Rights Day
13 March 2014On 15 March 2014, South Africa, along with the rest of the international community will celebrate World Consumer Rights Day. Read More
Heritage Review Committee Rules in Favour of Bo-Kaap
12 March 2014The independent review committee which considers appeals on heritage matters has upheld a decision to refuse permission for the demolition of a building in Bo-Kaap. The outcome of the appeal can be described as a victory for people with a long... Read More
Bellville Workshop Apprentices Set for Skilled Artisans' Careers
12 March 2014The Department of Transport and Public Works prioritises to fulfil the demand of more highly skilled artisans in the mechanical field through the apprenticeship programme. Read More
Media Alert: Mayor De Lille and Premier Zille to Attend Sod-turning Ceremony
12 March 2014The sod-turning ceremony will take place at the housing development at Hangberg. Read More
Successful Sport Transformation Indaba Held in Cape Town
11 March 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted a successful Sport Transformation Indaba in Cape Town on 8 March 2014. Read More
Media Alert: Science, Technology and Sport Conference in Stellenbosch
11 March 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting the Science, Technology and Sport conference in partnership with Stellenbosch University from 12 to 14 March 2014. The target audience is coaches and administrators who are engaged in... Read More
109km of Memories for Development Cyclists
11 March 2014Despite the windy conditions, cyclists linked to the Nedbank Sports Trust Cycling Development Programme successfully completed the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour on 9 March 2014. The programme is a partnership between Nedbank and the... Read More
2014 Cape Town International Jazz Festival
11 March 2014The 15th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) will once again thrill jazz lovers with world class music on 28 and 29 March 2014. The star-studded line-up includes first-rate international acts like afro-soul jazz singer Erykah Badu... Read More
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