News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance
Minister Winde Meets With Award-Winning City-Based Start-up
20 May 2014Cape Town-based app start-up, Over, has scooped the top prize at an international start-up conference.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, today (19 May 2014) met with Over CEO, Aaron Marshall, and the company’s VP of... Read More
Western Cape the Superstar for New British Airways Ad
16 May 2014The Western Cape gets exposure as its iconic and beautiful scenery is promoted in the latest British Airways video to exhibit their airline’s new aircraft. Read More
The Western Cape Enjoys Bumper Events Month
16 May 2014It’s a bumper month for the Cape Town International Convention Centre, with the venue hosting a range of diverse events.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, said the venue’s schedule for this month showcased its... Read More
StatsSA Confirms Western Cape Creates Most Jobs in South Africa
5 May 2014StatsSA’s Quarter 1 2014 Labour Force Survey, released today, highlights once again that the Western Cape is the leading province in terms of job creation in South Africa. Read More
Multi-million Rand Digital Access Centre Headed for Elsies River
22 April 2014The Western Cape Government, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, today (22 April 2014) announced that a R2.8 million digital access centre is set to be launched in Elsies River. Read More
Increased Air Access to Boost Growth and Jobs
15 April 2014Increased air access between Cape Town and strategic locations could create 3 950 jobs and generate R392 million for the local economy.These are the findings of the business case used to develop the province’s Air Access strategy. Read More
Open Letter to President Jacob Zuma About Mineral and Petroleum Resource Bill
14 April 2014Dear President Zuma, Read More
Minister Alan Winde to Attend Business Incubator Launch
9 April 2014Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will today (9 April 2014) attend the launch of a city-based business incubator supporting emerging entrepreneurs.Shanduka Black Umbrellas have branches across the country and will... Read More
Minister Winde Officially Welcomes 2014 PAY Project Interns
4 April 2014This year, the Western Cape Government will invest a further R27 million in work experience internships for matriculants, through the Premier’s Advancement for Youth (PAY)Project. Read More
Minister Van Rensburg Challenges Farm Worker Abuse Allegations
2 April 2014Minister Gerrit van Rensburg seeks strong evidence from the National Minister of Agriculture in regards to the allegations made about farm workers human rights being violated in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Alan Winde Welcomes International Congress Delegates
2 April 2014Delegates of the 16th International Congress on Infectious Diseases are in Cape Town – marking the first time in 22 years the conference is being held in Africa. Read More
British Airways Opens R19.8 Million Lounge at Cape Town International Airport
2 April 2014Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, says the new multi-million rand airport lounge is set to boost the tourism industry in the Western Cape. Read More
School Learners Win Bursaries to Further Finance, Economic Degrees
31 March 2014In 2009, Lucas entered the Nedbank, Western Cape Provincial Treasury and Western Cape Department of Education Essay Writing Awards and was one of its first winners. Read More
Delft Residents to Reap Benefits of Broadband Access
31 March 2014Delft residents are using technology to start and expand their own businesses, delivering a valuable contribution to the local economy.The Home of Compassion Ministries, based in Delft, is connecting residents to economic opportunities through a... Read More
Financial Skills Shortage is Critical, Province Intervenes to Meet Demand
26 March 2014A lack of skills in the financial services sector in the Western Cape has been listed as a critical issue, according to a joint report released last night. Read More
Minister Winde to Meet Entrepreneurs Benefitting from Online Access
26 March 2014Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will conduct a site visit tomorrow (27 March 2014) to a Delft-based non-profit organisation which is using internet connectivity to help entrepreneurs expand their businesses. Read More
Power Failures Take Toll on the Economy
25 March 2014Power outages represent a significant cost to the South African economy, and by implication the Western Cape economy, especially in our labour-intensive industries. Read More
Minister Alan Winde Welcomes Cape Town International Jazz Festival Fans
24 March 2014More than 35 000 jazz enthusiasts from across the world will be in the city this weekend for the 15th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Read More
School Learners Win Bursaries to Further Finance, Economic Degrees
20 March 2014Craig Lucas, a former Elsies River High School learner, has just started his internship at the Western Cape Provincial Treasury, after a life-changing decision five year ago. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Department of Agriculture Budget 2014/15
19 March 2014You are kindly invited to join Minister Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, for a pre-budget press briefing and a cup of coffee. Read More
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