It gives the provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, great pleasure to announce the re-appointment of Guy Redman as the Head of Department for the next five years.
Mr Redman was appointed as Head of Department in 2021, prior to which he was in the role of Chief Director: Cultural Affairs since 2017. Before joining the Western Cape Government, he headed the Libraries and Heritage department at the eThekwini Municipality.
Minister Mackenzie said, “Guy Redman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and strong leadership to the department. We are very happy knowing that he will continue leading the department for the next five years. Through his management, we continue making important impacts on the communities we serve through arts, culture and sport.”
Premier Alan Winde said: “We look forward to working with Mr Redman as he starts his new contract and we are excited to see what the next five years will bring.”
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The work doesn’t stop when the finish line is crossed. 🏁
Catching up with Hannah (Metro North), Marcus (Boland), and Reagan (Mitchells Plain) after a massive week at the Athletics Championship.
Watch the full clip to see what drives these champions! 🇿🇦
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Champions of the track! 🏆
Huge results for #TeamWesternCape at the 2026 Autumn Athletics National School Sport Championship:
🥇 LSEN Team: 1st Place National Champions!
🥈 Mainstream Team: 2nd Place Overall!
Incredible work from our athletes in Pretoria! 🌟
🚨 NEW NATIONAL RECORD! 🚨
The Western Cape’s Lamicah Adamson, who hails from Mitchells Plain, has just stunned the crowd in Pretoria! She shattered the U15 200m National Record with a massive 23.90s at the National School Sport Championship. 🇿🇦🔥
History in the making! 💨👟
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Day 1 in Pretoria and the energy is unmatched! 🔥
Our athletes have hit the track with everything they’ve got for the 2026 Autumn Athletics National Championship. From the starting blocks to the finish line, we are seeing pure talent, grit, and the spirit of sportsmanship in action. 🇿🇦
We're building pathways and celebrating the dignity of every learner on this field. Watch this space — the best is yet to come! 👟💨
Let the games begin! 🇿🇦🏃♂️
The energy was electric today at the 2026 Autumn Athletics Championship opening ceremony! Our Team Western Cape High School and LSEN athletes are ready to represent! 💙
History isn’t just about looking back; it’s about protecting what we pass on. 🌍🏛️
See the evolution of Cape Town through our “Before & After” archival images that tell the story of a changing city and remind us of what is at stake as we face new environmental challenges.
As part of National Archives Week, join the Western Cape Archives and Records Service and Dr. Nick Simpson (UCT’s Climate Risk Lab) for an essential online talk: “Heritage Adaptation as Intergenerational Justice” on protecting our shared memory on Tuesday, 12 May at 13:00 – 14:00.
🔗 Register for the link here: https://forms.gle/h77jEZtuy84ofMKX7
[PICTURES] Touchdown in the Capital City! 🏃♂️
The team is kitted out and ready for the 2026 Autumn Athletics Championship. Beyond the track, this is a special opportunity for our athletes to explore a new city and express their skills in a safe, supportive environment.
For many of our stars, this is their first big trip away from home, and we’re so glad to be part of it.
Huge thanks to our parents, coaches, and officials for your tireless work behind the scenes to get us here! 🥇🇿🇦
The Mother City brought the rain for Day 3, but our athletes brought the heat! Despite the weather, the energy at the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championship hasn’t dampened one bit.
Huge shoutout to the parents, coaches, and athletes for the unwavering spirit today! 🇿🇦🔥
We’re honoured to have Olympic champion Chad Le Clos join us today at the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championship! 🏊🇿🇦 to have Olympic champion Chad Le Clos join us today at the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championship! 🏊🇿🇦
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