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Media Release: Minister Mackenzie pledges support for women’s chess

On Sunday, 11 August 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined the final day of the sixth annual...

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World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture

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

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WC to host World Heritage Site celebration for Cradle of Human Culture

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

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Address by MEC Mackenzie at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee

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

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Media release: UNESCO proclaims new World Heritage Site in WC and KZN

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

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Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week

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

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Media alert: Youth conference offers youth spaces of connection and growth

The YearBeyond Annual Youth Conference, hosted by the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will take place at the University...

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Congratulations to the Western Cape winners at the SA Sport Awards

The SA National Sport Awards took place last night and we are very proud of all the Western Cape nominees, as well as those who won in their...

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Cape Town Cycle Tour brings important boost to province

This weekend will see the riding of the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour. This scenic and gruelling event has become a highlight on the annual...

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Media release by Minister Anroux Marais: Work experience opportunities for youth

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme Office, is calling for unemployed youth, aged 18...

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