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Western Cape Leads in Job Creation and Labour Market Strength

Media Release by Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Western Cape Leads in Job...

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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

Media Release by Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Exports are the...

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Capital Matching Initiative

Inviting Small and Medium Enterprises The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with...

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

CANADA – THE DOOR IS OPEN TO THE WESTERN CAPE “The door is open to the Western Cape for Canada to boost investment,” was the key message...

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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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The Lean Management Certificate Ceremony

Building Capabilities to Reduce Waste: Celebrating the First Ever Accredited Lean Graduation Ceremony In a vibrant celebration of learning...

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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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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism opens Africa Food Show 2025 with vision for growth and food security

Yesterday, 10 June 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the...

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Shaping a Greener Future: How collaborative efforts overcame Red Tape to light up Darling Green Estate's 6MW solar success

With the country experiencing ongoing power outages for years, the Western Cape Government (WCG) has worked swiftly to implement innovative...

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