News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release The 22nd edition of Suidoosterfees celebrates art, hope, talent, and opportunity The Western Cape Government is proud to welcome the 22nd edition of the Suidoosterfees, taking place from 30 April to 4 May 2025 at the... Read more Media release Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and transformation Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has paid tribute to the late Norman Mbiko, hailing him as... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie encourages runners ahead of the Two Oceans Marathon weekend The Western Cape is proud to welcome thousands of athletes and spectators to one of the most iconic races in the world – the Two Oceans... Read more Media release Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport celebrates the economic power of the arts at the 29th KKNK Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, attended the 29th Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in... Read more Media release Minister Mackenzie congratulates Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Winners, honours 25 years of Joe Barber The Western Cape Government extends its warmest congratulations to all the winners of the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, celebrated in... Read more Media release SA Library Week highlights the power of libraries in shaping communities on Human Rights Day As we celebrate South African Library Week (17-23 March 2025), the immense value that public libraries bring to communities is once again... Read more Culture and Sport New sports facilities inaugurated in Witzenberg municipality The Witzenberg municipality celebrated a significant milestone for local sport yesterday, 19 March 2025, with the inauguration of two newly... Read more Culture and Sport Western Cape celebrates sporting excellence at the 17th annual Sport Legends Awards The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) today honoured 26 extraordinary individuals at the 17th edition of the... Read more Media release A sad day for South African theatre as we mourn the passing of Athol Fugard The Western Cape Government is saddened to hear the news of the passing of legendary playwright Athol Fugard. Fugard published more than 30... Read more Media release Help us keep cyclists safe on the road Joint Media release by the Departments of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Mobility: Help us keep cyclists safe on the road The Western Cape... Read more Media release Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts The Western Cape Government is saddened at the sudden and... Read more Culture and Sport Cape Town Cycle Tour brings many opportunities to the province The Western Cape Government is looking forward to seeing more than 30 000 cyclists take part in the Cape Town Cycle tour on Sunday, 9 March... Read more Culture and Sport Read to someone this World Read Aloud day On 5 February, World Read Aloud day is celebrated across the world to emphasise the importance of reading. In a country where sixty percent... Read more Culture and Sport Winners announced at Provincial Sport Awards On Saturday, 18 January 2025, the winners of the 2024 Provincial Sport Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paarl, hosted by the Western... Read more Media release Western Cape Government expresses condolences on passing of Khoi and San cultural activist The Western Cape Government is saddened to hear of the passing of Cynthia Triegardt over the past weekend. Cynthia Triegardt has been... Read more Load More
