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We mourn the passing of a legend of jazz, Spencer Mbadu

The Western Cape Government mourns the passing of Spencer Mbadu on 6 September 2023. Spencer was born in 1955 in Kensington and his family...

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Minister Anroux Marais' speech at Denis Goldberg House of Hope Agreement

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Hout Bay Museum Signing Agreement with Denis Goldberg for House of Hope 2...

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We mourn the passing of the great Sylvia Mdunyelwa

It is with deep sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of Mam’ Sylvia Mdunyelwa. She contributed significantly...

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We mourn the passing of a rugby great, Theuns Stofberg

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government heard of the passing of former rugby player, Theuns Stofberg, this morning. Theuns...

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Inter-provincial team leads mission for proposed World Heritage site

The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport...

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Minister Meyer's address at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament

Address by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open...

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We mourn the passing of a legend of dance – Johaar Mosaval

The Western Cape Government is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of a remarkable man in the arts – Johaar Mosaval. Johaar was born in...

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We mourn the passing of a brilliant historian and novelist, Dan Sleigh

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has heard of the death of Dan Sleigh. Dan was well known as a historian, writer...

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WCG working with stakeholders to keep initiates safe this winter

The 2023 Winter Initiation Season officially started on 1 June 2023 and ends on 31 July 2023. The Western Cape Government (WCG) together...

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Annual Archives Week looks at digital era of record-keeping

The Western Cape Government will celebrate National Archives Awareness week from 5-9 June 2023, with various workshops being hosted at the...

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