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R25.9 billion: International tourists spend big in the Western Cape

Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism 1.5 million international tourists...

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Western Cape positions astro tourism as a new growth frontier with the graduation of specialist night-sky guides

Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism The Western Cape Government is...

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WCG supports businesses and growth by opposing cumbersome Business Licensing Bill

Cape Town – The Western Cape Government (WCG) does not support the Draft Business Licensing Bill in its current form. By opposing this Bill...

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Logistics is the lifeblood of Trade, and Trade is the heartbeat of economic growth.

Media Release by Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Logistics is the lifeblood...

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Western Cape Government congratulates South African and Western Cape nominees in the 2025 World Travel Awards

Media Release by Ivan Meyer, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Western Cape Government Congratulates...

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Western Cape leads Provincial Economic Growth - STATS SA GDP Report

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer The Western Cape has once again...

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Western Cape Minister calls on residents to #SPRINGINTOHERITAGE this Heritage Day

Media Release by Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer As South Africa prepares...

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Powering SA's Youth into the Green Economy

The practical component of Project Power Up was launched on 22 August 2025, at Atlantis Campus of Westcoast TVET College, a pioneering...

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DEDAT secures skills partnerships to enhance post-schooling and basic education pathways

DEDAT secured three international partnerships that are linked to improving post-schooling and linkages to the improvement of education...

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How the Red Tape Reduction Unit assisted FrenchCraft Vintners with their red tape challenge!

FrenchCraft Vintners is a wine company that blends French winemaking expertise with the terroir of South Africa to create unique wines. The...

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