The Government invites members of the media to apply for accreditation to cover the 2026 National Youth Day Commemoration.
This year’s commemoration marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising, one of the defining moments in South Africa’s liberation struggle. Youth Day is commemorated annually on 16 June to honour the courage and sacrifices of the youth of 1976.
Deputy Minister Peace Mabe to attend the Bafana legends signing event at Old School Store in Sandton
The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Peace Mabe, in partnership with Old School, will attend the Bafana Legends Signing event on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at the Old School Store in Sandton, Gauteng.
The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, invites members of the media to the 2026 Africa Day celebration. This years’ Africa Day will be held at Moruleng Stadium in Northwest Province on Monday, 25 May 2026.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will lead the official Declaration Ceremony of the Nelson Mandela Collection at the Nelson Mandela Museum on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Change of arrangement: Minister Gayton McKenzie And Deputy Minister Peace Mabe to table the 2026 budget vote virtually
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, and Deputy Minister Ms Peace Mabe will table the 2026 Budget Vote Speech virtually before the National Assembly on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, due to adverse weather conditions.
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The post-budget media briefing will also be held virtually.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Minister Mr. Gayton McKenzie, together with the Deputy Minister, Ms. Peace Mabe, will table the 2026 Budget Vote Speech to the National Assembly on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, will host a celebration of the Afrikaans language in partnership with the War Museum of the Boer Republics on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at the War Museum in Bloemfontein.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will announce the 20 winning supporters of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 08:00 at GCIS offices in Pretoria, Gauteng.
The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, will host a dialogue on Friday, 24 April 2026, under the theme: “Freedom and the Rule of Law – Threats and Solutions.”
The dialogue will take place at the Norman Doubell Hall in Heidedal, Mangaung, in partnership with the Free State Office of the Premier; the Provincial Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation; Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality; and other stakeholders.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will host a media briefing on Thursday, 23 April 2026, at Freedom Park in Pretoria.
The briefing will focus on, among other priority matters, the following key areas:
