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WCG matches 1 000 youth with employment opportunities

As part of the Western Cape Government’s drive to create opportunities for youth employment, the Department of Economic Development and...

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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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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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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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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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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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