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We encourage excellence and inclusiveness in sport and culture through the effective, efficient and sustainable use of our resources, and through creative partnerships.

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We mourn the passing of a legend of jazz, Spencer Mbadu

The Western Cape Government mourns the passing of Spencer Mbadu on 6 September 2023. Spencer was born in 1955 in Kensington and his family...

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Minister Marais' 2021/22 Financial Year Budget Speech

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais 2021/22 Financial Year Budget Speech 30 March 2021 Good day, molweni...

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We mourn the passing of a rugby great, Theuns Stofberg

It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government heard of the passing of former rugby player, Theuns Stofberg, this morning. Theuns...

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New professional domestic women’s cricket league big step in women’s sport

The Western Cape Government welcomes the announcement of a new professional domestic women’s cricket league by Cricket South Africa on...

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Minister Meyer's address at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament

Address by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open...

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Cape Town is ready to host UCI Mountain Bike Marathon in 2028

The Western Cape Government is extremely proud of the announcement that Cape Town will be the host city for the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon...

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Minister Marais hosts 1995 SA Netball team

On Friday, 4 August 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the reunion of the South African...

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Sport should not penalise youth with quotas

It is with great disappointment that I heard about the demotion of the Western Province u/16 team at the recent Grant Khomo week rugby...

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Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour on Monday

On Monday, 3 July 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will be receiving the Netball World Cup...

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Western Cape gets ready for Netball World Cup Trophy tour

We are excitedly counting down the days to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023. Cape Town is the sole host for all matches of this...

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