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Food Inflation Could Decrease, According to Latest Outlook for SA agriculture

4 August 2017

Food inflation is set to decrease this year as improved weather conditions in some parts of the country and a stronger rand are projected, according to the latest analysis fro Read More

Building integrity together

28 July 2017

The Western Cape Provincial Treasury in partnership with the National Treasury, hosted a Municipal Financial Misconduct Workshop in Cape Town on 27 and 28 July. Read More

Western Cape Government Economic and Fiscal Strategy: Open for business

25 July 2017

Western Cape Representative of the South African German Chamber of Commerce, MS Anja Tambusso – Ferra The German Consul General, Mr Matthias Hansen The Acing Consul General of Switzerland, Ms Verena Mathis Read More

Inherent Structural Issues Are Hampering Economic Growth

13 July 2017

Statement by Minister Ivan Meyer: South Africa continues to face a constrained economic and fiscal environment due to adverse economic conditions with the deterioration in the first half of 2017 reflective of the weak economic outlook. Read More

Western Cape's 2016 tourism arrivals up by 18%; R18 billion in foreign tourist

12 July 2017

The Western Cape attracted 1.5 million foreign tourists, who spent in excess of R18 billion in the province, in 2016. This is according to the latest figures from South African Tourism (SAT), which were released to provinces this week. Read More

Process to Put Legislation in Place to Amend a Money Bill

22 June 2017

Madam Speaker Honourable Members   Since the matter was raised during the debates on the Main Appropriation Bill during March of this year in this House, I have taken the following steps to initiate the process of putting such legislation in... Read More

Western Cape Cabinet Directs R75 Million Towards Knysna and other Disasters

15 June 2017

Following a meeting of the Western Cape Cabinet in Knysna earlier today, a decision has been taken to re-prioritise R75 million towards addressing damage caused by the Cape Storm and rebuilding the fire-ravaged town of Knysna and surrounding areas. Read More

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board: Invitation for Nominations

19 May 2017

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board: Invitation for Nominations to Fill Vacancies Nominations are hereby invited for appointment to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in terms of Regulation 3 of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing... Read More

Thousands of Western Cape Entrepreneurs Connect with Funders

10 May 2017

In excess of 3 000 entrepreneurs registered to attend this year’s Western Cape Funding Fair (WCFF). Read More

Efficient Record Management System is our greatest weapon against corruption

9 May 2017

Earlier today the Western Cape Government launched its annual Archives Awareness week. Read More

Western Cape Confirmed As Top Province In Audit Outcomes

10 April 2017

The Western Cape has been officially confirmed as the country’s Top Province in the 2015/16 provincial and local audit outcomes.  Read More

Minister Alan Winde delivers 2017/18 Agriculture Budget Speech

29 March 2017

Mr Speaker, Premier Zille, Cabinet colleagues and Members of the Provincial Legislature, Director-General and Heads of Departments, Our partners in business, civil society and labour, Citizens of the Western Cape, The media, and Read More

Minister Alan Winde delivers 2017/18 Economic Development and Tourism Budget

29 March 2017

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier, Cabinet Colleagues, Leader of the Opposition, Members of the Provincial Parliament, Heads of Departments, All the staff of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, and Read More

Drought relief; Internet access key priorities for Western Cape in year ahead

29 March 2017

Expanding access to affordable Internet and drought relief have emerged as key priorities for the Western Cape Government in the year ahead. Read More

Building a better tomorrow for our youth

25 March 2017

With a key emphasis on quality education and skills development, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Education Department has partnered with the provinces’ official banking partner, Nedbank to offer bursaries to 15 students.  Read More

Western Cape Budget Speech 2017/18

9 March 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Ivan Meyer, delivered his finance speech on 07 March 2017. Read More

Western Cape Budget Speech 2017/18

7 March 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Ivan Meyer, delivered his finance speech on 07 March 2017. Read More

Nedbank Appointed Western Government Banker

27 February 2017

Nedbank Ltd, one of South Africa’s leading banks, has been appointed to provide commercial banking services to the Western Cape Government for the next five years. Read More

Agriculture jobs in the Western Cape grow by 17%

14 February 2017

Jobs in the Western Cape’s agriculture sector have increased by 17%, according to the latest figures from Statistics South Africa. Read More

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