Recreation Development & Sport
Support the provision of mass-participation opportunities, the development of the elite athletes, and the regulation and maintenance of facilities.
Arts & Culture Promotion & Development
Promote and develop arts, culture, and languages, and implement the national social cohesion strategy.
Heritage Promotion & Preservation
Preserve and promote South African heritage, including archival and heraldic heritage; oversee and transfer funds to libraries.
About the Department of Sport,
Arts and Culture (DSAC)
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is
committed to building an active, creative, winning, and
socially cohesive nation.
As the custodian of South Africa's rich cultural, artistic and
sporting heritage, DSAC plays a vital role in promoting
national unity, social transformation, and inclusive
development
Featured Programme
Public Entities
GET READY FOR THE REGION 5 MARATHON
Lace up and get ready to hit the road! The Region 5 Marathon takes place on 1 November 2026 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, offering runners a choice of distances to suit their fitness goals.
🏅 Race categories: 🔸️21.1km 🔸️10km 🔸️5km 🔸️1 Mile invitation race for athletes with disabilities (T53/T54)
🎽 The first 3,000 online entrants will receive a complimentary event shirt, while medals will be awarded to the first 6,000 finishers.
Compete for a share of R437,000 in prize money!
📝 Enter now!
Don't miss out — register today and be part of the action! #Region5Marathon #InspiringANationOfWinners .
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Upcoming Events
12-16 OCT
Oral History Conference
Eastern Cape, Gqeberha
19 OCT
40th Anniversary since Mbuzini Tragedy
Mpumalanga
27 OCT
Audio Visual Day
To Be Confirmed
28 NOV
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