Heritage Western Cape

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

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 5 August 2024 World Heritage Site activation...

On Sunday, 4 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, will host an...

Members of the World Heritage Committee, Excellencies representing various state parties, distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, I greet...

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

Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week This week, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will...

Protecting our Heritage

Heritage Western Cape is a provincial heritage resources authority.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ms. Kathy Dumbrell, a member of the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC). She was a passionate and...

The Western Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee (WCPGNC) The WCPGNC is established in terms of the South African Geographical Names...

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