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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

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Monthly Tourism Report: Moving beyond recovery to growth

In April 2023, the share of overseas tourists to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) reached full recovery when compared to pre-pandemic...

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Cape Town International scoops 8th consecutive ‘Best Airport in Africa’ award

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won their eighth consecutive award for ‘Best Airport in Africa’ and third consecutive award for ‘Best...

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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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Wesgro’s performance delivers impressive economic impact for the province

Amid significant challenges, least of which is the energy crisis which severely compromises economic growth and job creation, it is critical...

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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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Hotel occupancy surpasses pre-pandemic levels in December 2022

Data from the South African Hotel Review, complied by STR, which gathers data directly from hotels across South Africa, has confirmed that...

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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 2021: Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)

Two weeks ago, we tabled “A Budget for Hope”, which is a budget that provides hope because it supports job creation, because it builds safer...

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Department of Economic Development and Tourism 2020/21 Budget Adjustments (Vote 12)

The following speech was delivered by Minister David Maynier in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. I am pleased today to table the...

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Special Adjustment Budget: Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)

Note to Editors: The following speech was delivered by Minister David Maynier in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on the 31 July. 1...

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