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News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance

Western Cape Treasury - growing its own timber.

15 June 2015

Ruth Solomons refers to herself as a prototype of the Western Cape Treasury Essay writing competition.  In 2008 when the competition was first introduced, Ruth was encouraged by of her Economics teacher to enter. Read More

Western Cape Gambling and Racing oversight meeting

11 June 2015

Minister Ivan Meyer met with the chairperson of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), Althea Lapoorta and fellow board member, Derick Fredericks on the 10th of June to discuss the activities of the board and the industry. Read More

Minister Meyer announces appointment of Aziz Hardien as Deputy Director-General

21 May 2015

Western Cape Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer yesterday announced the appointment of Aziz Hardien as Deputy Director-General: Governance and Asset Management in the Western Cape Provincial Treasury where he will lead the team responsible for... Read More

Western Cape residents tap innovative spirit to devise internet-based solutions

13 May 2015

Western Cape innovators have devised internet-based solutions to common issues we face, including using WiFi to improve public lighting and an online platform to facilitate smart funding agreements between students and investors. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland

24 April 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland, speaking about the budget allocation for the Matzikama region and answering questions received from the listeners. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland

23 April 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland, speaking about the budget allocation for the Cederberg region and answering questions received from the listeners. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Valley FM

14 April 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Valley FM, speaking about the budget allocation for the region and answering questions received from the listeners. Read More

Western Cape Provincial Treasury honoured for receiving clean audit

9 April 2015

The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA), Mr Kimi Makwetu, last week honoured the Western Cape Provincial Treasury for receiving clean audits for the 2013/14 financial year. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on West Coast radio

31 March 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on West Coast radio, speaking about the budget allocation for the region and answering questions received from the listeners. 31 March 2015, 11:00 Read More

Dr Ivan Meyer Celebrates Human Rights Day with Community.

25 March 2015

Human Rights Day is an important day on the SA calendar to remind us of our past, present and future as South Africans.  As a young and vibrant, but fragile democracy it is important to recognise the pillars of our constitutional democracy.  The... Read More

World-class quality drives high growth for Western Cape exports

19 March 2015

Western Cape fruit and wine exports are on the rise as the government drives increased market access for the province’s high-quality produce. Read More

Western Cape wine estates win prestigious global awards

11 March 2015

Western Cape establishments have scooped top honours at a global wine tourism awards competition. Drinks International, a leading wines and beers journal, this month announced the winners of its annual Wine Tourism Awards. Read More

Applications open for the Burgundy Exchange Programme

10 March 2015

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture offers previously disadvantaged individuals from the wine, cellar and cheese making industries the exiting opportunity to gain experience in Burgundy, France by applying for the Burgundy Exchange Programme... Read More

Western Cape gets R26 million towards housing and doctors

4 March 2015

The Western Cape Government received an additional R26 million from national Treasury to spend on human settlements and health. Read More

Western Cape Government establishes Land Reform Advisory Desk

2 March 2015

The Western Cape Government has established a Land Reform Advisory Desk to aid the speed of transformation in the province’s agricultural sector. Read More

Invitation to participate in the Programme for Young Professional Persons (YPP)

23 February 2015

The Young Professional Person's Programme is a Western Cape Department of Agriculture's mentoring affirmative action programme for previously disadvantaged youth (18-35 years) accepted by a recognised higher education institution to complete their... Read More

Western Cape Government assists water stressed Kannaland

19 February 2015

In a bid to address water shortages in the Eden district, the Western Cape Government will fund R2.1 million for a set of interventions aimed at increasing the region’s water supply. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to visit Stellenbosch winery

17 February 2015

Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will celebrate the world-first innovation hailing from the forward-thinking Western Cape winery using Rooibos and Honeybush to produce preservative-free wine, beer and cider. Read More

New Head Official appointed at Western Cape Provincial Treasury

9 February 2015

Mr Z Hoosain Mr Zakariya Hoosain has been appointed as the Head Official at the Western Cape Provincial Government: Treasury. Mr Hoosain joined the Western Cape Provincial Treasury in December 2012 and was appointed to this position in January... Read More

Minister Meyer congratulates FW De Klerk

6 February 2015

Finance Minister Ivan Meyer represented the Western Cape Government at the renaming session of Table Bay Boulevard to FW de Klerk Boulevard and congratulated the former president. Read More

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