The Minister of Arts and Culture is a Minister of the

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. The portfolio was created on 29 April 2004 on the appointment of the second Cabinet of

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, when the Arts, Culture, Science and Technology portfolio was divided into two. the incumbent minister is

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and his deputy is Maggie Sotyu.

Institutions

Apart from the Department of Arts and Culture, the following institutions also report to the minister: * Afrikaanse Taalmuseum *

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* Iziko Museums of Cape Town *

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* Market Theatre * Natal Museum * National Arts Council *

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* Robben Island Museum *

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* State Theatre (South Africa) * Windybrow Centre for the Arts * Voortrekker/Ncome Museum *

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List of Past Ministers

Minister of Education, Arts and Science, 1949–1989

Minister of Education and Culture, 1989–1994

Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, 1994–2004

Minister of Arts and Culture, 2004–present

References

External links

Ministry of Arts and CultureDepartment of Arts and Culture
{{SACabinet Arts and Culture

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