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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Business and Economy

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Africa’s Travel Indaba: A great opportunity to unlock tourism's full potential

The Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, will attend the annual Africa’s Travel Indaba, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal...

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Data intelligence dashboard launched to improve efficiency of Port of Cape Town

This morning, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, together with officials from the Department of Economic...

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Western Cape Government launches R5 million Tourism Challenge Fund

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) is excited to announce the launch of the first ever Growth for Jobs Tourism...

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Registration as a Tourist Guide

Tourist guides (also referred to as Tour guides) are required to be registered to ensure that visitors to our province have a positive experience while they’re on holid

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Employment up by 330 000 and unemployment down by 129 000 in the Western Cape

I am elated that employment statistics in the Western Cape increased by 330 000 year-on-year, representing an increase of 14.7%. In addition...

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No more talk, action is needed to implement the remote working VISA

I welcome the renewed commitment from President Cyril Ramaphosa to “introduce[e] a remote worker VISA and a special dispensation for high...

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4th Port Stakeholder Workshop IDs need for greater private sector participation

On Friday, 20 January 2023, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted the fourth annual Port Stakeholder...

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Spectacular recovery at Cape Town International Airport over December 2022

Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger today warmly welcomed preliminary statistics received from...

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Appropriation Bill 2022 - Budget Vote 12: Department of Economic Development

Today, Minister Maynier tabled the Main Appropriation of Vote 12: Department of Economic Development and Tourism 1. Introduction Last week...

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Premier's council on skills 2021: opening remarks by Minister David Maynier

I would like to welcome you all today to the Premier’s Council on Skills which will focus on the future of workplace training in a post...

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