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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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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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Western Cape Investment Summit 2025 - A bold step towards R1 trillion provincial economy

Joint Media Release by Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Western...

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Western Cape leads in job creation and labour market strength

The Western Cape has once again demonstrated its economic resilience, recording a net gain of 69 000 jobs year-on-year in the second quarter...

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Exports are the cornerstone of the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy.

Exports are the cornerstone of the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy", says Minister Ivan Meyer at West Coast Export...

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Youth in Africa Expo

DEDAT partnered with the Western Cape Education Department and the Cape Town International Convention Centre in the hosting of the YIA expo...

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Southern Cape Tourism and Skills Development in the spotlight during ministerial oversight visit

Earlier this week, the Southern Cape proudly showcased its strategic tourism assets during an oversight visit by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape...

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