Press Release: 2nd Quarter Review of the Current State and Short-Term Prospects for the Western Cape Economy Read More
Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, has embarked on a province-wide campaign initiated to ensure that ahead of 2010, the Western Cape's tourism offices are performing at their best. Read More
As Minister of Finance and custodian of the province's purse, it is my duty to ensure that a strong foundation is laid for the best possible return on the resources that we expend. A major key to doing so is to improve efficiency in our operations. Read More
Speaker Premier MEC's Honoured Guests Read More
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is about stability and growth. But more so, it’s about the need to bring dignity to the people of our province. Read More
Over the MTEF period an amount of R906-million has been provided to Vote 12, with a mandate to develop the economy. A provision of R276.4-million has been set aside for the current fiscal year. We will spend the voted funds to: Read More
Mr Speaker, this budget was tabled four months ago by my predecessor. We've had an election and a change of government between then and now. The PFMA require us to pass this budget before the end of this month so as to avoid any expenditure... Read More
Following media reports about problems regarding the implementation of the Western Cape Liquor Act, and a meeting with senior management of the SAPS, Provincial MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Garth Strachan, said: Read More
"The Western Cape Provincial Government has amply demonstrated its commitment to good governance and integrity, and will investigate allegations of corruption in provincial property management without fear or favour. Read More
Business and political leaders have a responsibility to safeguard the future of the Province and contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of all its citizens. Read More
Statement by Kobus Dowry, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Read More
Statement by Cobus Dowry Minister for Agriculture in the Western Cape Read More
The Minister for Agriculture in the Western Cape, Cobus Dowry will visit Backsberg Wine Estate this afternoon at 16h00 to observe the activities on Backsberg which is the first Wine Estate in South Africa to obtain Carbon Neutral status. Read More
PRESS RELEASE 22 February 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT BY COBUS DOWRY - MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE WESTERN CAPE Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) - Proposed control policy options Read More
The task team consisting of representatives from Agriculture and ESKOM had its first meeting this morning in order to address the effect of load shedding on Agriculture and to determine the way forward in finding an amicable solution with the... Read More
The Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape, Cobus Dowry will hand over 107 Title Deeds to farmworkers of the Oaks Village Association on the farm of the Molteno Brothers in Elgin on 23 November 2007. Read More
Statement by Cobus Dowry: Minister for Agriculture in the Western Cape Read More
MEDIA INVITATION: 25 OCTOBER 2007 The annual provincial farmworker of the year awards ceremony will take place at the Protea Hotel, Technopark Stellenbosch, tonight at 18:30 for 19:00. Read More