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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

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Welcome to our new website

Where you can find provincial government services and information.

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Consumer protection

Tourist Guide

Registration as a Tourist Guide

Red Tape Reduction

Red Tape Reduction

  • Support for spaza shops and other food handling outlets

    All spaza shops and other food-handling outlets must register within the municipalities where they operate.

    Support for spaza shop owners
  • ECEP

    The ECEP Fund aims to develop and equip business enterprises facing technical challenges to diversify and access international markets. 

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  • Tourism Growth Fund

    It aims to support the development and enhancement of tourism attractions and businesses within the Western Cape.

    OCP Programme
  • District Export Seminars

    Check here to register for the next District Export Seminar in the Western Cape.

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  • Starting your own business?

    Check out our business guides if you want to start a business in food & beverage, cleaning, and clothing retail services.

    Apply for DEDAT Stipend Funding
  • Tourism Safety Tips

    Download our latest tourism safety travel tips and find out how we can help international tourists in distress.

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  • Skills Opportunities

    We invite all organisations that can provide experiential learning opportunities to the youth or would like to act as lead employers to apply for funding. 

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Meet the Minister

Dr Ivan Meyer, was appointed the Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape Government on 12 June 2024.

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Our Publications

Access the annual publications including the Growth for Jobs Strategy.

Guidelines and Regulations

Guidelines and Regulations

Here we feature the latest initiatives, guidelines, and regulations.

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Economic Intelligence

Here you will find the latest and archived economic statistics published in the PERO and MERO.