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Carnival bright colours to bring Johannesburg to life

12 August 2008

A blaze of colour, thundering music and dance will bring Johannesburg to life on Saturday, 06 September 2008 when the 4 th Pale Ya Rona Gauteng Carnival comes to town.About 15 000 participants from 45 troupes are expected to participate in this year's carnival parade which will depart from Mary Fitzgerald Square and end up at the Johannesburg stadium. Read More


Speech by MEC Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the Sport Programme Launch at Gugelethu / Everest

13 Aug 2008

It makes me very happy to stand here on behalf of Gauteng Provincial Government today. It is said that sometimes a really positive initiative can emerge from a very bad experience. Only three months ago this community was torn apart by Xenophobic violence. Read More


Address by Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts Culture and Recreation on the occasion of the launch of the fourth Pale Ya Rona Carnival

12 August 2008

A new dawn of creativity and splendor arose in the arts genre after the 2004 Carnival Summit held in Johannesburg . The carnival summit paved a way for a new art form that gives Gauteng province vibrancy during Heritage month. Questions were asked on most citizens of Gauteng of what this new art form is all about? What value does it add to the traditionally accepted art forms? Read More


MEC Creecy to launch Pale Ya Rona Carnival

05 August 2008

The Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation Barbara Creecy, will launch the 4 th annual Pale Ya Rona Carnival, which forms part of the Heritage and Tourism celebrations. Read More



Women's Day Celebration

31 July 2008

The 1956 heroines will be celebrated during this year's Provincial Women's Day Celebration scheduled to take place at the Union Buildings, on the 9 th of August 2008. Read More


The International Young Design Entrepreneur (IYDE) of the Year Award South Africa Finalist is announced

29 July 2008

15 July 2008, Johannesburg . British Council in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government's Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Western Cape Provincial Government's Department for Economic Development and Tourism is delighted to announce that Cape Town based architect and director Jang Tsai, has won the exclusive title of British Council South Africa finalist for the 2008 International Young Design Entrepreneur of the Year Award (IYDE).Read More


Public Viewing Spectacle for Telkom Charity Cup

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in partnership with the West Rand District Municipality will host the Public Viewing of the Telkom Charity Cup. The event will take place at Mohlakeng Stadium, in the West Rand on Saturday 2 nd of August 2008 at 10H00 am and will be preceded by performances from local artists such as Dj Ganyani, Mgedeza and many more. Read More


Statement by MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Barbara Creecy

16 July 2008

On Friday the Home of champions will once again welcome Manchester United Football Club to our Shores for the Vodacom Challenge tournament. The European and Premier League Champions will take on Orlando Pirates and Kaiser Chiefs in matches in Durban and Nelson Mandela Bay Metro with the finals scheduled for Loftus on Saturday 26 July. Read More


Volunteers for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009

 03 July 2008

The FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 will be taking place on 14 to 28 June 2009. This Festival of Champions as it is affectionately known will be contested by 8 nations namely South Africa. Read More

 
 


Barbara Creecy
MEC: Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation

Grew up in Johannesburg and studied at Wits University, where she became involved in the anti-apartheid more..

 

 

 


SACR Daily Activities Diary 2008

Friday 22 to Sunday, 24 August 2008  

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in partnership with Central Gauteng Netball Association will host the International Netball Tournament.

Time: 9am
Venue: Orlando Sport Complex, Soweto

Thursday, 28 to Friday, 29 August 2008

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation will participate on the Gauteng Provincial Government Economic Opportunities Roadshows. The aim of the roadshows is to showcase economic opportunities that are there in Government.

Venue : Lionside, Emfuleni
Time : 9H00

August 2008

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation will launch the Creative Mapping Report. The report will provide scientific foundation for sector growth.

Venue: TBC
Time: 12h30

Saturday, 06 September 2008

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation will host Pale Ya Rona Carnival.

Venue : Newtown to JHB stadium
Time : 9h00

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

The Gauteng Provincial Government in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture will host the National Heritage day celebration.

Venue : Maropeng, The Cradle of Humankind, Mogale City
Time : 9H00