The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul will lead the Provincial Freedom Day commemorative event scheduled to take place in Prieska, located within the Pixley Ka Seme District. Premier Saul, will be accompanied by the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Mangaliso Matika, Members of the Executive Council, and the leadership from the Pixley Ka Seme
The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will commemorate World Book Day on the 23 April 2026 as part of the broader Freedom Month programme, highlighting the important connection between freedom and the ability to read, write, and access information. Celebrated under the theme “Reading for Pleasure,” this year’s programme emphasises reading as
MEC MATIKA MEETS CHINESE CONSUL GENERAL TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL COOPERATION
The MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Mangaliso Matika, held a courtesy and introductory meeting with the newly appointed Chinese Consul General, Mr. Ren Faqiang, on 13 April 2026. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Summit hosted by the Premier.
MEDIA STATEMENT: CLARIFICATION ON THE REBURIAL PROCESS OF THE KHOI AND SAN REMAINS The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has taken note of a video circulating on Facebook by Mr Paul Swartbooi, in which he alleges that the graves of the recently reburied Khoi and San remains are only partially closed, and further suggests
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) convened its Departmental Strategic Planning Session from 11–13 March 2026 at Boontjieskraal, bringing together leadership and management to reflect, align and map a clear path forward for the year ahead. The session, attended by the Member of the Executive Council Mr Mangaliso Matika , the Acting Head of Department Advocate Thulani Binase, alongside Executive and Senior Management, served as a critical platform to strengthen the department’s strategic direction and service delivery priorities.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture recently hosted a vibrant and deeply meaningful Long Service Awards ceremony, celebrating the dedication and commitment of its employees. The event was marked by a sense of excitement, pride, and appreciation, as staff gathered to honour colleagues whose years of service have helped shape the department’s legacy.
Where open spaces often double as makeshift playing fields, the sound of a ball hitting a newly built court signals more than the start of a game, it marks a turning point.
In celebration of International Museums Day on 18 May, the McGregor Museum is proud to shine a spotlight on the vital role museums play in shaping society and fostering community development. This year’s theme encourages public appreciation of museums as spaces for learning, engagement, and social dialogue. The McGregor Museum invites the community and visitors
South African cinema is set to welcome a thrilling new addition to its crime drama repertoire with Poachers Moon, a gripping film that delves into the harrowing realities of rhino poaching. ComingSoon can exclusively reveal the star-studded cast and key production details of this highly anticipated movie, which has officially begun principal photography in Kimberley,
The Northern Cape Provincial Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture will host the 72nd anniversary commemoration of the Mayibuye Uprising massacre, a historic event in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. The commemoration will take place on November 8, 2024, at the historic Bantu Hall in No. 2 (Galeshewe), where the events unfolded. The Mayibuye Uprising