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Western Cape Government says "Viva Amabokoboko" as the Rugby World Cup kicks off

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais wished the Springboks well in the...

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We mourn the passing of a legend of jazz, Spencer Mbadu

The Western Cape Government mourns the passing of Spencer Mbadu on 6 September 2023. Spencer was born in 1955 in Kensington and his family...

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We mourn the passing of the great Sylvia Mdunyelwa

It is with deep sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of Mam’ Sylvia Mdunyelwa. She contributed significantly...

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We mourn the passing of a rugby great, Theuns Stofberg

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government heard of the passing of former rugby player, Theuns Stofberg, this morning. Theuns...

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New professional domestic women’s cricket league big step in women’s sport

The Western Cape Government welcomes the announcement of a new professional domestic women’s cricket league by Cricket South Africa on...

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Minister Anroux Marais' official launch of Oral History Initiative in Piketberg

All protocol observed, Good day, molweni, goeiemore My short time as the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport afforded me greater insight...

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Minister Meyer's address at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament

Address by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open...

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We mourn the passing of a legend of dance – Johaar Mosaval

The Western Cape Government is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of a remarkable man in the arts – Johaar Mosaval. Johaar was born in...

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Cape Town is ready to host UCI Mountain Bike Marathon in 2028

The Western Cape Government is extremely proud of the announcement that Cape Town will be the host city for the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon...

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Minister Marais hosts 1995 SA Netball team

On Friday, 4 August 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the reunion of the South African...

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