News and Speeches for Culture and Heritage
New book documents Ceres earthquake experiences
6 December 2018The story of the earthquake that devastated three Western Cape towns in 1969 can now be viewed from the perspective of survivors, following the release of Ons Onthou, 29 September 1969 (We Remember, 29 September 1969) on Wednesday, 5 December 2018. Read More
DCAS Drama concludes its development aspect
10 October 2018The weekend of 6 October 2018 saw the conclusion of the development aspect of the Read More
Hostel 33 declared Provincial Heritage Site
25 September 2018On Monday, 24 September 2018, Read More
Eden shows off acting talents in Drama Festival
18 September 2018Drama groups from the Eden region put their drama talents in action this weekend as the Eden Drama Festival came to an end. Read More
Eden drama kicks off with a bang
12 September 2018On 8 September 2018 the first leg of the Eden drama festival took place in the George Arts theatre in a very rainy George. Read More
Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcases Young Talent
4 September 2018Audiences from Robertson and Worcester were mesmerised by the acting talents of drama groups from the Cape Winelands region as this leg of the drama festival came to a close on 1 September 2018 at the Worcester Town Hall, with the Robertson showcase... Read More
Best of DCAS Drama at Suidooster on KykNET
20 July 2018On 16 July 2018, the best actor, actress and director from the Read More
DCAS Invests In Aspiring Writers
19 July 2018The Script Development Initiative hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), was concluded during the weekend of 14 July 2018. Read More
SA Sendinggestig Museum to participate in First Thursdays
3 July 2018On Thursday, 5 July 2018, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be taking part in the popular Read More
Hard working museums get financial boost from DCAS
28 June 2018Western Cape museums, which form part of the largest museum service in South Africa, received a welcome financial boost from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) on 27 June 2018. The cheque handover took place at a gala event at the... Read More
Minister Anroux Marais welcomes new members of WC Language Committee
4 June 2018On 9 May 2018, the Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC) welcomed three new members who will contribute to the work being done to promote the Language Act in the Western Cape. Read More
Museum Route Website Shows Unlimited Options
4 June 2018On 1 June 2018, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Museum Service, launched a new mobile-friendly website (http://www.c Read More
Best of DCAS winners crowned
21 May 2018On 27 April 2018, Team Determine with their play “Honestly, Ek verstaan jou nie” was named as the best production in the Best of DCAS drama Finale for 2017/18. Read More
Noon Gun Commemoration Plaque Unveiled On Signal Hill
15 May 2018On 14 May 2018, Minister Anroux Marais of Cultural Affairs and Sport officiated at the centenary of the introduction of the first 2-minute silence in Cape Town. Read More
Heritage plaque recognises shared inheritance of Old Granary
20 April 2018On 19 April 2018, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais unveiled a ceramic plaque to mark the provincial heritage status of the Old Granary Complex in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. Read More
Arts Week invests in young leaders
14 March 2018The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, (DCAS) in partnership with the Drakenstein Municipality and the nati Read More
Cultural Affairs Awards Celebrate The Western Cape's Diversity And Talent
5 March 2018On Saturday, 3 March 2018, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport honoured individuals from the Western Cape at the Annual Cultural Affairs Awards. Read More
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