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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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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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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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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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Condolences on passing of champion for equal participation in sport

Frank van der Horst, the former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS), sadly passed away on Monday, 8 July 2024. As the...

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We mourn the passing of a football legend

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has heard of the passing of Charles Jongbloed, a legend who was a true champion...

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Minister Mackenzie congratulates Berg River Marathon’s oldest finisher

On Saturday, 6 July 2024, ‘Oom Jannie’ Malherbe, at the age of 84, successfully finished his 51st Berg River Canoe Marathon. He is now tied...

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Minister Marais on the death of Peter Veldsman

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, mourns the death of top chef and author Peter Veldsman, who has passed...

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Minister Marais mourns the death of Luke Fleurs

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Cape Town born Kaizer Chiefs...

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