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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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World-class Lavender Hill Shared Facility boosts sport and recreation

This week, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the Western Cape Education Department hosted a celebration of the...

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Western Cape welcomes national MOU on School Sport: We are ready!

I am thrilled with the progress made in today’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the national Ministers of Sport, Arts and Culture...

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Media Release: Minister Mackenzie pledges support for women’s chess

On Sunday, 11 August 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined the final day of the sixth annual...

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World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 5 August 2024 World Heritage Site activation...

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WC to host World Heritage Site celebration for Cradle of Human Culture

On Sunday, 4 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, will host an...

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Address by MEC Mackenzie at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee

Members of the World Heritage Committee, Excellencies representing various state parties, distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, I greet...

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