News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance
African Horse Sickness Update
6 June 2016Testing is ongoing after an initial outbreak of African Horse Sickness in the Boland area in April this year.Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said 21 horses on eight properties have tested positive since the detection of the first... Read More
No New Cases of African Horse Sickness; Containment Zone Revised
28 April 2016No new cases of African Horse Sickness have been detected in the Western Cape, resulting in a revision to the movement restrictions. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today (26 April 2016) announced the new borders of the containment... Read More
Developing the youth of the Western Cape
22 April 2016Developing the youth in the Western Cape through quality education and skills development is a key focus area for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury, the Education Department and Nedbank, the provinces’ official banking partner. Read More
WC Tourism Numbers on the Rise
20 April 2016The Western Cape’s tourism sector experienced one of its best seasons yet as international and domestic arrivals continued to rise. Read More
Testing Campaign Ongoing Following African Horse Sickness Death
18 April 2016In a bid to protect the province’s multi-million rand horse export industry, vets in the Western Cape have moved swiftly to contain the spread of African Horse Sickness. Read More
Taking the budget to the people - Theewaterskloof
11 April 2016During his recent budget outreach, Taking the budget to the People” Western Cape Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer not only shared the implications of the 2016/17 Provincial Budget for the Theewaterskloof Municipality, but also gave them the... Read More
Western Cape's R23 m Lifeline for Drought Relief
31 March 2016The Western Cape Government has thrown a R23 million lifeline to farmers hit by the impact of drought. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, made the announcement yesterday (30 March 2016) during his 2016/17 budget speech for the... Read More
Minister Winde Tables Budget to Grow Western Cape Agriculture Sector
30 March 2016I am standing before you today during an extraordinary time for our agriculture sector. This month we learned that the Western Cape’s agriculture sector is creating jobs at the fastest pace in the country. Read More
Destination Fascinating South Africa Flag Off By Minister Ivan Meyer
15 March 2016Quayside six (6) at V & A Waterfront was transformed into a hive of activity as classic car enthusiasts from as far afield as Belgium, Netherlands, France, Malaysia and England gathered for the start of the Destination Fascinating South Africa... Read More
Taking the budget to the people
7 March 2016Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer is taking the 2016 Western Cape Budget to the people. The 2016 Western Cape budget focuses on a budget for growth and creating public value by reducing costs, using resources efficiently, and creating an economy rich... Read More
Global Rolls-Royce Launch in Western Cape
7 March 2016One of the world’s most exclusive car brands will today (7 March 2016) be launching their latest model at a prestigious Western Cape wine estate. Read More
Minister Meyer launched the Western Cape Community Survey 2016
7 March 2016Western Cape Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer today launched Statistics South Africa’s Community Survey 2016 in the Western Cape. Read More
Chartered Accountant Academy opens today
2 March 2016The Western Cape Provincial Treasury recently established a Chartered Accountant Academy (CAA) to create a talent pool by offering graduates the opportunity to become chartered accountants with an in depth understanding of public sector financial... Read More
Western Cape Records SA's Highest Job Creation Numbers
26 February 2016The Western Cape has recorded the highest job gains in the country, according to the latest employment figures from Statistics South Africa released today (25 February 2016). Read More
Bursary holders excel in 2015 Matric Examination
20 January 2016Bursaries and cash prizes awarded two years ago to learners through the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and Nedbank Essay Writing Competition has been rewarded with an excellent set of results by those recipients who completed the 2015 National... Read More
Lessons on Good Financial Governance
8 December 2015Minister Ivan Meyer and the Director of Local Government Budget Office attended a winter school on Good Financial Governance in Germany between 7 and 11 December. Read More
Mid-term budget allocations to boost job creation
2 December 2015Today (2 December 2015), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, delivered his mid-term budget speeches for the Departments of Agriculture and Economic Development and Tourism. Read More
Best performance nationally: Audit Outcomes
27 November 2015After the Auditor General of South Africa release the audit findings of various national and provincial departments, the Western Cape Government is proud to have achieved the best audit outcome in South Africa for the financial year 2014/2015. Read More
Taking budget to Swartland
23 November 2015Minister Meyer’s “taking the budget to the people” campaign took another step closer to “the people” in the Swartland recently when he accompanied by Treasury economists, Malcolm Booysen and Dian Cronje presented the Western Cape Government’s 2015... Read More
SA Fiscal Policy: A Reflection on the Appropriation of Government Resources
5 November 2015Professor Rossouw was one the speakers of the Western Cape Provincial Treasury's inaugural Fiscal Policy Seminar held today. Read More
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