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Media Release: Atlantis Special Economic Zone receives official designation

11 June 2018

Joint statement by the Western Cape Ministry of Economic Opportunities, the City of Cape Town and Green Cape on the designation of the Atlantis SEZ Read More

Media Release: Minister Winde marks anniversary of the Garden Route fires

7 June 2018

Today marks the one year anniversary since the devastating Garden Route fires, which tragically claimed many lives and caused damage and hardship for thousands of others. Read More

June First Thursday event to focus on youth entrepreneurship

5 June 2018

Aspiring young entrepreneurs invited to attend First Thursday Read More

Media Release: Minister Winde releases new honeybee strategy

4 June 2018

New strategy to ensure sustainability of bee populations in the Western Cape released. Read More

Media Release: Minister Winde visits water-wise laundry

4 June 2018

This morning, Minister Winde visited the Green Planet Laundry, in Airport Industria to view their water saving setup, which allows the business to wash tonnes of laundry ever Read More

Creating opportunities for our youth

1 June 2018

The Western Cape Government is committed to improving education outcomes and creating opportunities for the youth living in the Province. Read More

Media Release: Minister Alan Winde welcomes Rainmaker Rollercoaster to WC

29 May 2018

The world's first seven day gravel, point-to-point race to take place in the Western Cape. Read More

Media Release: Minister Alan Winde welcomes Rainmaker Rollercoaster to WC

29 May 2018

The world's first seven day gravel, point-to-point race to take place in the Western Cape. Read More

Media Release: New SMME support platform will give entrepreneurs a digital boost

28 May 2018

A new tool that will help small businesses become more digitally savvy is set to be released by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism later this year.   Read More

Media Release: Women encouraged to enter agricultural entrepreneur awards.

21 May 2018

Western Cape women working in agriculture are encouraged to enter the Female Entrepreneur Awards, which celebrate excellence in this field.   Entries for the awards close on 31 May 2018.   Read More

Taking Budget to the People Central Karoo Region

16 May 2018

WESTERN CAPE PROTECTS THE VULNERABLE IN ITS BUDGET Read More

Taking Budget to the People Eden Region

15 May 2018

WESTERN CAPE PROTECTS THE VULNERABLE IN ITS BUDGET Read More

Media Release: Western Cape once again records lowest unemployment rate

15 May 2018

The Western Cape has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, and despite the continued impact of the drought on the local economy, the province has created 123 000 new jobs since the first quarter of 2017.   Read More

Media Release: Minister Winde launches new cycle route

13 May 2018

Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde today launched the second in a series of cycle routes aimed at growing cycle tourism in the province. Minister Winde and a group of riders set off on the inaugural ride this morning.   Read More

Inspired by our youth

12 May 2018

Developing the youth by providing opportunities through quality education and skills development, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Education Department has partnered with the provinces’ official banking partner, Nedbank to offer... Read More

Taking Budget to the People

10 May 2018

Western Cape Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer will be embarking on his annual Taking the Budget to the People Campaign in May 2018. Invitees include Executive Mayors, Municipal Managers, CFOs and key stakeholders. Read More

Media Release: Baking programme students graduate

7 May 2018

Students who have completed a pilot baking skills course received their certificates at a graduation ceremony in Stellenbosch today. Read More

Welcoming Address On the Development of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

26 April 2018

Honourable Premier of the Western Cape, Ms Helen Zille  Cabinet Colleagues; Honourable members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Executive Mayors and Councillors Read More

Media release: PHA study shows major agri growth and jobs contribution of zone

17 April 2018

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities Independent PHA study shows major agro growth and jobs contribution of zone. 17 April 2018 Read More

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