News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance
46 000 jobs created in the Western Cape over last quarter
23 August 2022I welcome the news that 46 000 jobs were created in the province over the last quarter. This is an increase from the 37 000 jobs created in the previous quarter-on-quarter reporting period. Read More
World Travel Awards: Make your vote count for the Western Cape
22 August 2022Each year, the World Travel Awards rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the tourism and hospitality sector. Read More
WC encourages local travellers to get and out and support tourism sector
29 July 2022Despite being in our annual ‘winter low-season’, the Western Cape’s tourism statistics continue to show a recovery, when compared to the same month in 2019. This is however at slower rates when compared to our summer peak months. Read More
Nearly R18 billion of FDI into Renewable Energy in the Western Cape
28 July 2022According to FDI Intelligence 2022, the Renewable Energy sector in the Western Cape has received the second highest level of foreign direct investment, by CAPEX, when compared to other sectors, over the last 10 years. Read More
WC welcomes Transnet’s RFI for private sector participation in Port
25 July 2022I welcome the publication of Transnet’s Request For Information (RFI) for the private sector to participate in renewable energy projects at eight commercial ports, including the Port of Cape Town and the Port of Saldanha. Read More
A third Western Cape restaurant makes it into global ranking
19 July 2022I am ecstatic that a third Western Cape restaurant, Fyn in Cape Town, has made it into the top 100 list of restaurants in the world for 2022, breaking into the top 50 category (37th position). Read More
May 2022 Tourism Report:The WC's tourism & hospitality sector recovery continues
29 June 2022Off the back of the impressive tourism recovery statistics from April 2022, I am pleased to announce that the May 2022 statistics confirm the recovery is continuing. This is good news for our tourism and hospitality sector, which employs tens of... Read More
The WCG calls on residents to get out and support events across the province
26 June 2022I join Premier Alan Winde in celebrating the removal of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, which will provide a major boost to our province’s events industry in particular. Read More
Apprenticeships give hope to 43 previously unemployed youth at GABS
23 June 2022Our top priority is to create economic opportunities for young people in the Western Cape by creating the right conditions for economic growth and job creation. Read More
All 30 WC municipal budgets successfully passed
21 June 2022All 30 municipalities in the Western Cape have successfully approved their 2022/23 budgets before the start of the municipal financial year. Read More
Applications for 2023 Provincial Treasury Bursary programme now open
20 June 2022Applications for the 2023 Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary programme are now open for young people between the ages of 17 and 35, including Grade 12 learners and post- and undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in: Read More
Cape Town International Airport the best in Africa
17 June 2022Last night, at the 2022 World Airport Awards, in Paris, France, the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won the best ‘Airport in Africa’, the ‘Best Staff in Africa’ and ‘Cleanest Airport in Africa’ awards. Read More
Provincial Treasury cuts red tape to boost opportunities for small businesses
2 June 2022The Western Cape Government is committed to reducing red tape for businesses, especially small businesses who are interested in becoming Western Cape Government suppliers. Read More
The Western Cape’s tourism & hospitality sector showing impressive recovery
31 May 2022The April 2022 tourism performance statistics report by Wesgro point to a solid recovery for the Western Cape’s tourism and hospitality sector over the Easter season. Read More
Collaboration key to improving Port of Cape Town performance
27 May 2022It is with great concern that I note the Port of Cape Town’s ranking at 365th out 370 ports measured by the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index report 2021, released this week. Read More
Applications for R16 million SMME Booster Fund now open
26 May 2022I am proud to confirm that the application process for Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT) R16 million SMME Booster Fund is now open. Read More
Western Cape Government to launch R16 million SMME Booster Fund
24 May 2022One of my key priorities is to back entrepreneurs and small businesses, who are the engines of our economy. As a part of our plans to do this, I am pleased to announce that applications for the SMME Booster Fund 2022 will open this Thursday, 26 May... Read More
I am on the job to create jobs in the Western Cape
16 May 2022It is a great honour to be sworn-in as the Western Cape’s Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities. Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report: 01 March 2022 to 31 March 2022
10 May 2022The Provincial Treasury is pleased to publish the twenty second monthly edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report for the period 01 March 2022 to 31 March 2022. Read More
Delta Air Lines triangular route approval a big win for the Western Cape
19 April 2022We welcome the news that Delta Air Lines’ application to fly a triangular route between Atlanta, Johannesburg and Cape Town has finally been approved by national government, following extensive correspondence, and an intergovernmental dispute... Read More
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