Resident

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Accessing information

Our Library Service forms an important part of the services offered to residents of the Western Cape.

Our seven cultural facilities managed by The Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC), a public entity of our  Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (D

Protecting our Heritage

Heritage Western Cape is a provincial heritage resources authority.

We annually support individuals, groups and organisations involved in arts and culture projects by providing funding.

The Western Cape has the largest concentration of museums in Africa. These include Declared Cultural Institutions, museums affiliated to the Department of Cul

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) recognises the importance of cultural traditional practices.

What is Social Housing?

Social Housing is an affordable rental option for households earning between R1 850 - R22 000 per month.

Our Individual Housing Subsidy programme assists low-income applicants in affording to buy or build their first home.

If your combined household income is between R0 and R3 500 per month and you need assistance with housing, then you can apply for this service.