Given that sports facilities in rural areas and townships remain inadequate, arts and culture programmes are underfunded and young people continue to be denied opportunities to develop their talents and realise their potential, what are the
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Distribution of multisport courts to schools
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture distributes multisport courts across the country, with a focus on strategically targeting schools, to address sport-facility backlogs and improve infrastructure for sport participation in schools.
- Who it is for
- schools (particularly those targeted by DSAC) in need of sport facilities, including in rural areas and townships
- How to act on it
- DSAC implements a large-scale distribution of multisport courts across the country, with a particular focus on strategically targeting schools.
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DSAC has implemented a large-scale distribution of multisport courts across the country, with a particular focus on strategically targeting schools.
Collaboration with the DBE to reintroduce sporting activities in schools
DSAC and the DBE collaborate through a Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen sport in the schooling system, including reintroducing sporting activities in schools.
- Who it is for
- schools within the schooling system that participate in the reintroduction of sporting activities
- How to act on it
- DSAC and the DBE collaborate under a Memorandum of Agreement, with reintroduction of sporting activities in schools as a central focus.
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To strengthen sport in the schooling system, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DBE, with the reintroduction of sporting activities in schools forming a central focus of this collaboration.
Integration of arts and culture in the schooling environment (collaborative programmes and partnerships)
DSAC works with the DBE to enhance the integration of arts and culture in schools through collaborative programmes, support to cultural initiatives, and partnerships aimed at expanding access to creative development opportunities.
- Who it is for
- learners in schools, including those in historically marginalised communities, and schools seeking creative development opportunities
- How to act on it
- DSAC works with the DBE to enhance integration of arts and culture in schools through collaborative programmes, support to cultural initiatives, and partnerships.
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In response, DSAC continues to work with the DBE to enhance the integration of arts and culture in the schooling environment, including through collaborative programmes, support to cultural initiatives, and partnerships aimed at expanding access to creative development opportunities.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35968/
Key Takeaways
- question to Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture NW432
- date: 04 March 2026
- subject: inadequate sports facilities and underfunded arts and culture programs in schools
- Department of Basic Education responsible for sport facilities
- Department of Sport, Arts and Culture collaboration via MOA
- distribution of multisport courts
- budget prioritisation limits arts and culture funding
- ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and access
Dates
Opening Date
4 March 2026
Closing Date
4 March 2026