Department of Economic Development and Tourism

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is excited to announce that it has launched the 2023 iteration of its successful Small...

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme...

In April 2023, the share of overseas tourists to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) reached full recovery when compared to pre-pandemic...

In almost every interaction I have with businesses in the Western Cape, a topic which is raised consistently as a key obstacle to attracting...

The Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, will attend the annual Africa’s Travel Indaba, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal...

In the National Council of Provinces, the National Department of Home Affairs has revealed that of the 6 329 e-visas it rejected, 3 687 (58%...

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won their eighth consecutive award for ‘Best Airport in Africa’ and third consecutive award for ‘Best...

I am elated that employment statistics in the Western Cape increased by 330 000 year-on-year, representing an increase of 14.7%. In addition...

Amid significant challenges, least of which is the energy crisis which severely compromises economic growth and job creation, it is critical...

I welcome the renewed commitment from President Cyril Ramaphosa to “introduce[e] a remote worker VISA and a special dispensation for high...