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News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance

Minister Winde to release the findings of the PHA study

16 April 2018

In 2017, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture commissioned an independent study into the agricultural value of the Philippi Horticultural Area in order to contribute meaningfully to future decision making around the use of this land. Read More

Provincial Notice( Draft Western Cape Nineteenth Gambling and Racing Amendment)

9 April 2018

The following provincial notice is published for comments: Provincial Treasury: Western Cape: Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (Act 4 of 1996): Draft Western Cape Nineteenth Gambling and Racing Amendment Bill, Read More

Media Release: Pick n Pay spaza shop project racks up successes

3 April 2018

Spaza shop modernization project delivers good results Read More

Two Oceans runners can save water and support local this weekend

29 March 2018

Runners receive locally made Drybath, to help save water Read More

Media Release: Cape Town International Airport wins best airport in Africa award

22 March 2018

Cape Town International Airport has won the Skytrax award for best airport in Africa Read More

Western Cape shows positive business confidence sentiment

14 March 2018

Bureau for Economic Research data shows confidence in the economy is growing Read More

Air Access project opening Western Cape to the world

12 March 2018

Air Access team records remarkable successes Read More

Western Cape Budget 2018/19

7 March 2018

Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues Honourable Leader of the Official Opposition Honourable Leaders of Opposition Parties Read More

Calculating the cost of the drought on Agriculture

1 March 2018

Economic impact of the drought on agriculture quantified Read More

Celebrating the success of our youth

24 February 2018

Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer recently hosted a breakfast to honour the Provincial Treasury Bursary holders as well as the children of staff members who successfully completed their Senior Certificate in 2017. Read More

Reaction by Minister Alan Winde to the budget speech

21 February 2018

Following Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s budget speech today, Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde said: “ The 2018 budget speech is a consequence of the past few years of ANC governance, which have rocked business confidence and wreaked... Read More

Western Cape leads SA in good financial governance

20 February 2018

With the highest percentage of clean audits in South Africa, the Western Cape Government is leading the country in good financial governance. Read More

Western Cape exports of cherries show tremendous potential

12 February 2018

Once a very small crop in the Western Cape, cherries have more than quadrupled their export market share over the last four years, and continue to show excellent potential as an alternative crop. Read More

Oceana Group’s investment in desalination plants applauded

5 February 2018

Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde applauds the Oceana group for investing in desalination technology which will save municipal water and protect thousands of jobs. Read More

Update on avian flu in the Western Cape

31 January 2018

Western Cape farmers and bird owners should continue to exercise caution around the bird flu virus by maintaining strict biosecurity measures. Read More

Media Alert: Green Cape project recognized for international award

23 January 2018

Green Cape's WISP project named runner up in The Circular awards in Davos Read More

Media Alert: New spokesperson in the Ministry of Economic Opportunities

22 January 2018

Contact information for the new spokesperson for Economic Opportunities   Read More

December 2017 ‘peak season’: 11.5% increase in international arrivals

11 January 2018

Initial reports on the December 2017 peak tourism month show high growth in international arrivals, and an increase in visitors to regions across the Western Cape. Read More

Avian influenza update

7 December 2017

There have been no new avian influenza infections in the Western Cape. The last case in the province was confirmed on 31 October 2017. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the last new infection at a commercial poultry farm was 18... Read More

Water crisis is top priority during adjustments budget

30 November 2017

Mitigating the economic and social impact of the Western Cape’s ongoing drought was one of the top priorities during Economic Opportunities Minister, Alan Winde’s budget allocation today (30 November 2017). Read More

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