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WCG supports businesses and growth by opposing cumbersome Business Licensing Bill

Cape Town – The Western Cape Government (WCG) does not support the Draft Business Licensing Bill in its current form. By opposing this Bill...

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Logistics is the lifeblood of Trade, and Trade is the heartbeat of economic growth.

Media Release by Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Logistics is the lifeblood...

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How the Red Tape Reduction Unit assisted FrenchCraft Vintners with their red tape challenge!

FrenchCraft Vintners is a wine company that blends French winemaking expertise with the terroir of South Africa to create unique wines. The...

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Western Cape Leads in Job Creation and Labour Market Strength

Media Release by Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Western Cape Leads in Job...

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Exports are the cornerstone of the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy

Media Release by Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Exports are the...

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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism opens Africa Food Show 2025 with vision for growth and food security

Yesterday, 10 June 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the...

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