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Estimates of the Provincial Revenue and Expenditure (EPRE) %u2013 2025/26 Financial Year3 OUTLOOK FOR THE COMING FINANCIAL YEAR (2025/26) In developing and promoting viable cultural and creative industries for sustainable development, in 2025/26 financial year the department and its service delivery institutions will continue to coordinate and prioritise the cultural and creative industries within provincial government programs and policies thereby creating a responsive framework of support. This includes increasing capacity development and empowering the sector to share its unique products and experiences within the province and with outside markets. The department will partner with and complement the work of other organisations and initiatives; and further increase collaboration between the tourism sector and cultural sector. The department will support the continued development of cultural tourism through the EC tourism development strategy and invest in new products and experiences, enhance visitor awareness of the rich culture and history of this province. Effective and inclusive programs and services will result from the collaborative development of policies and honouring government%u2019s commitment to social cohesion. Over the 2025 MTEF, the department plans to further its cultural and creative industry policies for the effective participation of the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations. The department will continue to protect heritage resources that are conservation worthy and embrace technology and innovation to engage visitors. It further strengthens the management, coordination and facilitate the conservation and promotion of the heritage resources for socioeconomic benefits for the people of the province. In collaboration with our partners the department will continue to pursue the realisation of the following key heritage sites Klasies River Caves Archaeological Site, Bhisho Massacre Exhibition, declared World Heritage Sites - University of Fort Hare sites associated with Nelson Mandela and other icons; ZK Matthews House near the University at Dikeni; and Mqhekezweni Great Place outside Mthatha. The department will continue to promote local heritage themes within special events and initiatives, including the promotion of heroes and heroines%u2019 legacy and its importance to the community. These are transformation programmes that need to be enhanced %u2013 for example, the exhumation and repatriation programme, geographical place name changes programme form part of our strategy going forward. The exhumation and repatriation programme in the 2025/26 financial year, and a high number of remains shall be repatriated from countries that were at the centre of liberation movements%u2019 political activities in exile, and where many South Africans lost their lives. The four statues will enrich the province%u2019s Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route and enhance the Home of Legends brand. Museums, libraries, and archives are unparalleled sources of educational, information, health, job, and cultural resources. Therefore, the department will continue to support these institutions to foster connections within the community to enhance dialogues surrounding inclusion and address barriers to resources and services. As technology evolves, museums, libraries, and archives will take advantage of opportunities to expand access to their collections through searchable databases, virtual exhibits, live and on-demand demonstrations, collections-based learning resources, interactive websites, and facilitated events for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The department will work with institutions of higher learning and other agencies to facilitate research on the identified heritage resources for the purpose of tapping on their economic and social values. The department will ensure that there is a solid, sustainable base on which sport and recreation sector can build its work in the future. It is vital that sport federations and recreation organisations 817