News and Speeches for Department of Economic Development and Tourism | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Drought visit to West Coast farms

24 March 2017

Today (24 March 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will visit farms affected by the drought. Read More

Western Cape peak events period continues this weekend

17 March 2017

The Western Cape’s peak events period continues, with a range of events taking place across the province this weekend. Read More

Minister Winde to surf with Airbnb founder and local Experience host

15 March 2017

Tomorrow (16 March 2017), Minister Alan Winde will take to the waves for a surfing lesson with one of the province’s Airbnb Experience hosts. Tourism entrepreneur and activist, Apish Tshetsha, will teach Minister Winde and Airbnb’s global CEO and Co... Read More

Western Cape youth gear up for global skills competition

14 March 2017

Young people from the Western Cape will represent South Africa at a global skills competition.   Read More

Statement by Minister Alan Winde on the cancellation of the Cape Town Cycle Tour

13 March 2017

I would like to commend the Cape Town Cycle Tour team for their management of a difficult situation yesterday (12 March, 2017). Read More

Western Cape youth win big at SA skills competition

13 March 2017

Young people from the Western Cape will represent the province at an international skills competition. Read More

City youth partner with cyclists to complete Cape Town Cycle Tour

7 March 2017

Four differently-abled young people will participate in this year’s Cape Town Cycle Tour as part of an awareness drive around the importance of accessibility at major events. Read More