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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...

Minister Mackenzie with winners at the 2024 Sport Awards

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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...

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Arts, Culture and Heritage funding applications open

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has opened online applications for the annual arts, culture and heritage...

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Welcoming remarks at the National Reconciliation Day event

Welcoming Remarks by Provincial Minister Ricardo Mackenzie Day of Reconciliation Vredendal, 16 December 2024 1. Programme Director, 2. His...

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Special Provincial funeral to be held for struggle stalwart Bethuel Tamana

On Sunday, 8 December 2024, the Western Cape Government, through the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will facilitate a Special...

Minister Mackenzie, along with dignitaries from Hisense and the Shandong province in China, cut the ribbon at the new museum.

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First Tevolution museum launched in Cape Town

On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Hisense South Africa and the Sendinggestig Museum...

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We mourn the loss of one of the shapers of the Afrikaans literary landscape: Breyten Breytenbach

The Western Cape Government is saddened at the loss of one of the biggest Afrikaans voices of our lifetime, with the news of the passing of...

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Nominations open for Provincial Sport Legends Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened nominations for the Provincial Sport Legends Awards. We call on members...

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Minister Mackenzie brings world-renowned Madiba sculptures to Mitchells Plain

On Thursday, 19 September 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, facilitated the donation of two Marco...

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Entries open for the Western Cape Big Walk

On Sunday, 6 October 2024, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the City of Cape Town and Western...

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