News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Western Cape calls for urgent coordination and system strengthening following National Schools Athletics challenges The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport has raised concern regarding the recent developments affecting the 2026... Read more News Western Cape Government supports preparations for 2027 Cricket World Cup The Western Cape Government has committed R15 million to support upgrades at both World Sports Betting (WSB) Newlands Cricket Ground and... Read more Culture and Sport Speech - 2026/27 Budget Cultural Affairs and Sport 24 March 2026 – Speech by Minister Ricardo Mackenzie, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Western Cape We table this Budget Vote at a... Read more Media release Robben Island clean-up success On Saturday, 21 March 2026, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), joined by partners the Robben Island Museum, Coca-Cola... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie welcomes R15 million allocation for World Cup legacy infrastructure upgrades for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has welcomed the announcement that the Western Cape Government has... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie mourns the passing of Soli Philander Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of renowned actor... Read more Media release Province’s best honoured at Sport Awards On Saturday, 28 February 2026, the winners of the 2025 Western Cape Sport Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paarl, hosted by the... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie announces 500 free entries for learners in the Cape Town Cycle Tour Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has announced an exciting opportunity for school learners across the... Read more Media release Western Cape Government launches School Sport Strategy backed by R130m investment Today, the Western Cape Government officially launched the Western Cape School Sport Strategy, supported by a R130 million allocation over... Read more Media release DCAS supports literacy, local voices at Cape Flats Book Festival The Western Cape Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to support the upcoming Cape Flats Book Festival. The... Read more Media release Arts and Culture funding opportunities now available The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened its annual call for funding applications for organisations and individuals in the... Read more Media release “Great gift to humanity”: DCAS welcomes historic honour bestowed on David Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen Western Cape MEC of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has welcomed the City of Cape Town’s decision to award the Freedom of the... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie opens the 29th Cape Town Jazzathon Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has opened the 29th Cape Town Jazzathon at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre... Read more Media release DCAS invites young people to apply for YearBeyond through the #SayYeBo recruitment campaign The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities... Read more Media release Monday’s official Tweede Nuwe Jaar event set to showcase 20,000 performers Cape Town is set to host the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar event on Monday with 20,000 performers marching along Somerset Road in a free street... Read more Load More
