The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) provides services and support to empower the people of the Western Cape in the areas of arts, culture, heritage, sports and recreation. In the spirit of ubuntu, DCAS strives to set the platform for a creative, active and empowered Western Cape. The Department is made up of the following components:
Language Services works with the Western Cape Language Committee to promote multiculturalism and ensure that all three official languages of the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa, are given equal status. They also protect marginalised languages.
The goals of sport are not only achieved on the field. Sport and Recreation Services provides the necessary support for sport to be played in the province. They also use sport to develop healthy lifestyles, ensure transformation and promote indigenous games.
Cultural Services facilitates the promotion, preservation and development of arts and culture in the province. It does so through the creation of arts and culture structures, activities and environments as well as by assisting the Western Cape Cultural Commission
Library Services has the responsibility of ensuring that the people of the Western Cape can access libraries freely and efficiently. This promotes a culture of reading.The Western Cape Archives and Records Services collects, manages and preserves records that form part of our archival heritage. These records are preserved for use by government and people of South Africa.
Heritage Resource Management provides support and administrative services to the Heritage Western Cape. Heritage Western Cape is a provincial heritage resources authority. Established in January 2003, this public entity seeks to identify, protect and conserve the rich and diverse heritage resources of the Western Cape.
The 2010 World Cup Unit of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will ensure that the Province as a whole manages to 'Touch the World Cup' and to support the City in its effort to host this mega tournament successfully. The Unit is also driving a number of legacy projects that harness the opportunities presented by the tournament.
The Museum Service aims to promote respect for cultural diversity in South Africa and appreciation of our natural heritage. The Museum Service therefore sets out to build understanding and pride of our diverse heritage through the affiliated museums.
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