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Chrysalis Academy turns 25

On 4 June 2025, the Chrysalis Academy celebrated its 25th anniversary. This was an opportune time to reflect on the 25 years, since its...

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Premier calls on business leaders to back youth futures at YearBeyond CEO Dialogue event

On Friday, 23 May 2025, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), through its collaborative youth service initiative YearBeyond...

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DSD Provincial Youth Expo brings together future changemakers

On 16 June 2025, hundreds of young people celebrated Youth Day at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Provincial Youth...

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ALMAL se Stoepstories officially launched at the Bo-Kaap Museum

On Tuesday, 17 June 2025, the Bo-Kaap Museum became a living archive of memory and culture with the launch of ALMAL se Stoepstories, an oral...

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Nominations for 2025 Cultural Awards now open

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened nominations for the 2025 Cultural Awards. The department calls on...

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Celebrating International Museum Day

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joins the global community in celebrating International Museum Day...

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The Western Cape Government mourns the loss of Cornal Hendricks

The Western Cape Government mourns the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks, former Springbok and Bulls rugby player, who died on 14 May 2025...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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