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Minister Anroux Marais' official launch of Oral History Initiative in Piketberg

All protocol observed, Good day, molweni, goeiemore My short time as the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport afforded me greater insight...

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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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Call for initiation schools to register for 2023 Summer season

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport invites initiation school principals and initiation forums to register for the 2023 Summer...

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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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Experienced interpreters and language practitioners sought

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invites freelance language practitioners to submit applications for placement on the...

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YearBeyond hosts successful GoBeyond conference

From 14 to 16 July 2023, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), through its YearBeyond Programme, hosted a successful...

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Minister Marais calls for nominations for the 2023 Cultural Affairs Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has published the call for nominations for individuals or organisations to be...

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YearBeyond employer breakfast drives inspiration for youth opportunities

On Wednesday, 28 June 2023, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) YearBeyond Programme, in partnership with the UCT Graduate...

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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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AI impact considered as Archives Awareness Week 2023 is launched

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport launched the 2023 Archives Awareness Week on Friday, 2 June 2023. The launch was...

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