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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie mourns the passing of Christopher “Chippie” Solomon

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Christopher “Chippie”...

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Western Cape calls for urgent coordination and system strengthening following National Schools Athletics challenges

The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport has raised concern regarding the recent developments affecting the 2026...

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Western Cape Government supports preparations for 2027 Cricket World Cup

The Western Cape Government has committed R15 million to support upgrades at both World Sports Betting (WSB) Newlands Cricket Ground and...

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Speech - 2026/27 Budget Cultural Affairs and Sport

24 March 2026 – Speech by Minister Ricardo Mackenzie, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Western Cape We table this Budget Vote at a...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie announces 500 free entries for learners in the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has announced an exciting opportunity for school learners across the...

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Western Cape Government launches School Sport Strategy backed by R130m investment

Today, the Western Cape Government officially launched the Western Cape School Sport Strategy, supported by a R130 million allocation over...

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From the Library to Lecture Halls: The Story of Leonardo Abrahams

Leonardo began visiting the Ashton Library in Grade 10, in 2017. His first school project was about water, and the library assisted him by...

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WCG pledges continued support amid national cuts to cultural event funding

The Western Cape Government (WCG) notes with great concern that the National Department of Sports, Culture and Art continues to withdraw...

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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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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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