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Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport

Lauren Lee's smile says a thousand words

Lauren Lee Baatjies: Igniting hope and transformation in Mitchells Plain

For Lauren Lee Baatjies, the journey of hope, resilience, and service began long before her official appointment as a coach and centre...

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Minister Mackenzie with Tasneem at the 2025 Sport Awards

Western Cape Government congratulates Tasneem Solomons on another win

The Western Cape Government proudly congratulates Women's World Master title holder Tasneem Solomons on her win at the IEPF World Eightball...

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Entries open for the Western Cape Big Walk

On Sunday, 5 October 2025, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the City of Cape Town and Western...

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Team Western Cape crowned champions

Team Western Cape crowned winners of Winter National School Sport Championships!

The Western Cape Government proudly celebrates the news that Team Western Cape achieved the status of overall winners at the Winter National...

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The panel of experts leading Session 1 at the #SASA2025 Conference

Archivists unite for progress at the Annual South African Society of Archivists (SASA) Conference

The much-anticipated Annual South African Society of Archivists (SASA) Conference kicked off on 8 July 2025 at the prestigious Old Mutual...

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Scouts Yeboneers packing with Rise Against Hunger

YeBoneers lead the change: Youth Month activations showcase youth in action

As we wrap up Youth Month, we reflect on a time dedicated to honouring the bravery and vision of the 1976 generation and celebrating the...

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Minister Mackenzie with the Keep the Dream Malay Choir

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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#ForYOUTH: Meet Robyn

Meet Robyn Jooste, a talented drum-majorette under the Federation of Dance, Drill, Cheerleading, Majorette Sport of South Africa (FDDCMSA)...

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The language team who worked on the book with Minister Mackenzie

Table tennis rulebook now available in isiXhosa

On Tuesday, 10 June 2025, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie launched and handed over copies of the first...

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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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