News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities
May 2022 Tourism Report:The WC's tourism & hospitality sector recovery continues
29 June 2022Off the back of the impressive tourism recovery statistics from April 2022, I am pleased to announce that the May 2022 statistics confirm the recovery is continuing. This is good news for our tourism and hospitality sector, which employs tens of... Read More
The WCG calls on residents to get out and support events across the province
26 June 2022I join Premier Alan Winde in celebrating the removal of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, which will provide a major boost to our province’s events industry in particular. Read More
Apprenticeships give hope to 43 previously unemployed youth at GABS
23 June 2022Our top priority is to create economic opportunities for young people in the Western Cape by creating the right conditions for economic growth and job creation. Read More
All 30 WC municipal budgets successfully passed
21 June 2022All 30 municipalities in the Western Cape have successfully approved their 2022/23 budgets before the start of the municipal financial year. Read More
Applications for 2023 Provincial Treasury Bursary programme now open
20 June 2022Applications for the 2023 Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary programme are now open for young people between the ages of 17 and 35, including Grade 12 learners and post- and undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in: Read More
Cape Town International Airport the best in Africa
17 June 2022Last night, at the 2022 World Airport Awards, in Paris, France, the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won the best ‘Airport in Africa’, the ‘Best Staff in Africa’ and ‘Cleanest Airport in Africa’ awards. Read More
Provincial Treasury cuts red tape to boost opportunities for small businesses
2 June 2022The Western Cape Government is committed to reducing red tape for businesses, especially small businesses who are interested in becoming Western Cape Government suppliers. Read More
The Western Cape’s tourism & hospitality sector showing impressive recovery
31 May 2022The April 2022 tourism performance statistics report by Wesgro point to a solid recovery for the Western Cape’s tourism and hospitality sector over the Easter season. Read More
Collaboration key to improving Port of Cape Town performance
27 May 2022It is with great concern that I note the Port of Cape Town’s ranking at 365th out 370 ports measured by the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index report 2021, released this week. Read More
Applications for R16 million SMME Booster Fund now open
26 May 2022I am proud to confirm that the application process for Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT) R16 million SMME Booster Fund is now open. Read More
Western Cape Government to launch R16 million SMME Booster Fund
24 May 2022One of my key priorities is to back entrepreneurs and small businesses, who are the engines of our economy. As a part of our plans to do this, I am pleased to announce that applications for the SMME Booster Fund 2022 will open this Thursday, 26 May... Read More
I am on the job to create jobs in the Western Cape
16 May 2022It is a great honour to be sworn-in as the Western Cape’s Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities. Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report: 01 March 2022 to 31 March 2022
10 May 2022The Provincial Treasury is pleased to publish the twenty second monthly edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report for the period 01 March 2022 to 31 March 2022. Read More
Delta Air Lines triangular route approval a big win for the Western Cape
19 April 2022We welcome the news that Delta Air Lines’ application to fly a triangular route between Atlanta, Johannesburg and Cape Town has finally been approved by national government, following extensive correspondence, and an intergovernmental dispute... Read More
AMSA’s new 100MW renewable energy project in Western Cape welcomed
13 April 2022The announcement today, 13 April 2022, that ArcelorMittal South African (AMSA) will develop a 100MW renewable energy pro Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report: 01 February 2022 to 28 February 2022
1 April 2022The Provincial Treasury is pleased to publish the twenty first monthly edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report for the period 01 February 2022 to 28 February 2022. Read More
#QLFS Reax: We welcome 37 000 more jobs in the Western Cape
29 March 2022Too many people, especially young people, do not have jobs, or have given up looking for jobs, in the Western Cape. However, we welcome the fact that 37 000 more jobs have been created quarter-on-quarter and that we have the lowest expanded... Read More
Appropriation Bill 2022 - Budget Vote 3: Provincial Treasury
28 March 2022Today, Minister Maynier tabled the Main Appropriation of Vote 3: Provincial Treasury. Introduction Read More
Appropriation Bill 2022 - Budget Vote 12: Department of Economic Development
28 March 2022Today, Minister Maynier tabled the Main Appropriation of Vote 12: Department of Economic Development and Tourism 1. Introduction Read More
“Time to Push Forward”
25 March 2022Introduction We have been hit hard by the pandemic, and although there are a number of significant downside risks, we do expect a gradual economic recovery in the Western Cape. Read More
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