Cultural Affairs Awards

■ Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Anroux Marais last week launched the 2016/17 Cultural Affairs Awards, which will take place in February next year. The theme is “Embrace Cultural Inclusivity”, and applications are open in eight categories. Nomination forms are available at www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/cas From left, are Nikiwe Momoti, director of archives and record management; Ria Olivier, from Bellville, winner of the 2015/16 Neville Alexander Award for the Promotion of Multilingualism; Ms Marais; Thami Mbongo, winner of the 2015/16 Best Contribution to Performing Arts: Drama category, and Jane Moleleki, director of arts, culture and language.