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Statement by Minister Marais: Cape Town welcomes various events this weekend

The upcoming weekend will see another great schedule of sporting and cultural events taking place in our province. For our arts and music...

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YearBeyond opens applications for two additional programmes

YearBeyond is excited to announce the opening of applications for two more of its programmes: the Little Explorers Early Childhood...

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Minister Marais expresses sorrow at passing of legend Johnny Theunissen

Minister Anroux Marais expresses sorrow at passing of legend Johnny Theunissen Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux...

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Western Cape report on summer initiation season

The Western Cape Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (WCPICC) has been established under section 11 of the Customary Initiation Act...

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Minister Marais mourns the passing of actress Aletta Bezuidenhout

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, is deeply saddened by the death of magnificent and incomparable actress...

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We proudly celebrate our country’s Grammy award winner

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, is proud to congratulate singer Tyla, who last night became the youngest...

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Minister Marais expresses condolences on the passing of Tony Cedras

It was with great sadness that the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport learnt of the passing of internationally renowned...

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Media release: Applications for annual arts and culture funding now open

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has announced the opening of online applications for arts and culture funding support...

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Minister Anroux Marais mourns the death of Fatima Sydow

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of celebrity cook, Fatima...

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Minister Marais expresses condolences on passing of Kathy Dumbrell

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...

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