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Minister Mackenzie calls for support for ‘Lights On After School’ 2024

It is one week to go until global ‘Lights On After School’ Day, which will be celebrated on 24 October 2024 to highlight the vital role...

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Entries for Western Cape Big Walk extended

The deadline to enter the Western Cape Big Walk – which is free of charge – has been extended to Thursday, 3 October 2024 at 13:00. The...

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WC Indigenous Games

WC Indigenous Games Festival 2024 - celebrating our collective heritage

On Tuesday, 24 September 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, officially opened the Western Cape...

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Art

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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Lavender Hill

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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Minister Mackenzie mourns the passing of jazz legend Alvin Dyers

It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of Alvin Dyers, a legendary figure in the Cape Jazz movement, recording...

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We mourn the passing of a legendary writer: James Matthews

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of the renowned writer and poet, James Matthews. James...

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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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Northlink

Boost for sport development: WCG partners with Northlink College

Today, 30 August 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) signed a Partnership Agreement with Northlink College, enabling students at the...

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Chess

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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Media release: UNESCO proclaims new World Heritage Site in WC and KZN

On Friday, 26 July 2024, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee proclaimed World Heritage status for three sites in the...

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