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The objectives of Cultural Affairs are

• To educate and empower communities to identify, conserve and develop heritage resources in a sustainable manner.
• To increase citizen involvement (especially the youth, women and people with disabilities) in arts, culture and heritage programmes.
• To make sure that our collections and exhibitions reflect the diversity and inclusive history of the people of the Western Cape.
• To promote multi-lingualism in the Western Cape.
• To render a public library service in partnership with other spheres of government through providing educational, informational and recreational library material and providing free access to suitable library facilities.
• To have a relevant and professional archive service.

The Chief Directorate provides these services through the following components:

• Library Services
• Archive Services
• Language Services
• Arts and Culture Services
• Museum Services
• Heritage Resource Management

The Chief Directorate's duties and functions are governed by the following legislative and other mandates.