Pretoria, South Africa, 1 June 2026 — The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Honourable Peace Mabe, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Springbok Women following their successful defence of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title in Nairobi, Kenya, describing the achievement as a significant milestone for women’s sport and a proud moment for South Africa.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is proud to announce that an additional eighteen (18) South African football supporters will travel to Monterrey, Mexico, to support Bafana Bafana at their third FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage fixture on 24 June 2026.
Old School steps up to honour players who gave everything for the green and gold
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced that all six players who narrowly missed out on Hugo Broos’ final 26-man Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will travel to Mexico to witness the team’s opening Group A match against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns on their remarkable achievement in securing the CAF Champions League title.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, MP, has today exercised his statutory authority under section 5(5) of the National Arts Council Act 56 of 1997, as amended, to dissolve the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) with immediate effect.
South Africa has been selected as the “Country in Focus” for the upcoming edition of the Berlinale European Film Market (EFM). As one of Africa’s most globally integrated and diversified economies, South Africa is home to a dynamic and internationally connected film industry that combines creative excellence, strong production capabilities and growing global market relevance.
It has come to the attention of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that the Somali Association of South Africa appears to be incorporating the South African Coat of Arms, or a reproduction thereof, into its organisational logo and branding materials.
Following the circulation of a video on social media by South African shot put athlete Aiden Smith, expressing concerns about conditions at the on-site athlete accommodation at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Gayton McKenzie took immediate steps to investigate and address the situation.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe have concluded the final phase of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition, officially confirming the winning supporters for the remaining PSL clubs following the reopening of entries for Polokwane City FC and Sekhukhune United FC due to no submissions received, the reopening of the Stellenbosch FC category following a disqualification, and the correction of an administrative error affecting the Orlando Pirates winner selection.
It is with profound sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Maria McCloy – celebrated DJ, publicist, fashion designer, and one of the most consequential creative forces South Africa has produced in the post-apartheid era. She died on Tuesday evening, 12 May 2026, at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, following heart failure. She was just 50 years old.
