Western Cape Government Cultural Affairs and Sport

27/05/2026

SOUTH AFRICA IS READY! 🔥

The Bafana Bafana squad has officially been named by Coach Hugo Broos ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! 🇿🇦

Highlights: https://tinyurl.com/4y4xhyae

25/05/2026

We join millions across the globe in celebrating Africa Day.

Our diverse cultural landscape is a beautiful reflection of the broader African tapestry. Let us continue to champion an inclusive, creative, and active continent. Happy Africa Day! 🇿🇦🤝🌍

21/05/2026

19/05/2026

We are immensely proud to celebrate the trailblazers, visionaries, and icons from our province who received the Order of Ikhamanga from His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa. 💫

This prestigious honour recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sport. 🇿🇦

18/05/2026

Today, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport handed over vital funding to the Sport Council and sporting federations in the Cape Metro. 💰

Provincial Minister Ricardo Mackenzie highlighted how investing in sport builds a safer environment and restores dignity to our communities. He reminded everyone that by supporting our athletes today, we are shaping the sporting heroes of tomorrow! 🇿🇦

18/05/2026

🏛️ Today is International Museum Day, and this year’s global theme speaks straight to the heart: "Museums Uniting a Divided World." 💙🌍

Museums invite honest reflection on difficult histories, celebrate our unique cultural roots, and serve as safe spaces where dialogue, empathy, and deep community healing can happen.

Find your nearest museum here: https://tinyurl.com/243b2feh

14/05/2026

🏆 Tonight in Beaufort West, we put our money where our heart is!

A total of R1,571,605 was injected into the Greater Central Karoo region for sport and recreation today to fuel champions and upgrade facilities. 🚀

• R885k for 11 Sport Federations & the District Council.
• 8 Major Events coming your way! 📅
• R686k for brand-new facilities in Prince Albert.

Let's go! 🥇💪

14/05/2026

Today, we handed over R686,605 to the Prince Albert Municipality to bring brand-new ablution facilities to the Sydwell Williams Centre.

We can’t wait to see these facilities take shape. Here’s to playing with heart and changing with dignity! 🙌✨

14/05/2026

THE GEES IS OFFICIALLY HERE! 🇿🇦✨

Starting Friday, 15 May, we’re turning up the volume for our national soccer and cricket teams as they head toward the World Cups.

Whether you’re rocking your official Proteas or Bafana Bafana kit, or just your favourite SA-inspired fit — wear it with pride every single Friday. 🏆

08/05/2026

The National Flag is the pride of our nation. 🇿🇦

At DCAS, we believe in upholding the dignity of our national symbols through correct usage.

To learn the official "Do’s and Don’ts" for handling our flag, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y33e4h9y