Leading nation-building through social transformation and community dialogue platforms. Provincial Departments
Promoting and developing the creative industries to create jobs, supporting artist development, and organizing cultural events like the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) . State Department Of Sports Arts Culture And Recreation
The department focuses on several key strategic areas to drive social and economic transformation: Formed in June 2019 through a merger of
The in South Africa is the national government body responsible for leading and overseeing the country's sport, arts, culture, and heritage sectors. Formed in June 2019 through a merger of the Department of Arts and Culture with Sport and Recreation South Africa, its primary mission is to foster a "winning, creative, and socially cohesive nation". Core Mandates and Responsibilities providing mass participation opportunities ("Active Nation")
Developing elite athletes ("Winning Nation"), providing mass participation opportunities ("Active Nation"), and managing integrated sport infrastructure like multipurpose sports courts.
While the national department sets policy, each province has its own dedicated department to implement these goals at a local level:
Preserving South Africa’s diverse heritage and promoting linguistic diversity, including the recent inclusion of South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language.