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Heritage Western Cape Council and Committee members welcomed at induction

On 7 March 2023, the newly appointed Heritage Western Cape (HWC) council and committee members had the opportunity to learn more about their...

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Congratulations to our history-making Momentum Proteas

The South African Women’s Cricket team made history this weekend by becoming the first SA team to progress to the final of a Cricket World...

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End of an Era: We mourn the loss of Jerry Watt

It is with great sadness that we have heard of the death of Jerry Watt, the well known singer who was part of The Rockets, one of our...

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Future of women’s sport looks bright as we host the opening match of World Cup

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is proud to be supporting the hosting of the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa this...

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Minister Marais saddened to hear of tragic death of young Stellenbosch FC player

It is with great sadness that we have heard the news of the untimely death of Stellenbosch Football Club player, Oshwin Andries. Oshwin was...

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Members of the public called to nominate candidates for museum governing bodies

Members of the public are invited to nominate candidates who could serve on the on the governing bodies of affiliated museums for a three...

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Conference looks forward to a bumper year of major events in the Western Cape

On Friday, 3 February 2023, the Western Cape Events Forum hosted the Cape of Great Events conference in Cape Town, which spotlighted the...

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Minister Marais calls on public to nominate Provincial Heritage sites

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, would like to encourage members of the public to nominate heritage resources in...

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Community Safety host successful Rural Safety Summit in Central Karoo

On 30 January 2023, the Department of Community Safety hosted yet another successful Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities...

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Minister Marais encourages reading to children for World Read Aloud day

World Read Aloud day is celebrated on 01 February and Anroux Marais, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, encourages all people to...

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