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News and Speeches for Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Young entrepreneurs are the First Thursday focus

31 May 2017

In line with Youth Month, young entrepreneurs will showcase their businesses at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities this First Thursday. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said young entrepreneurs in a range of sectors would be... Read More

Western Cape Chardonnay is world's best

29 May 2017

A Western Cape Chardonnay has been named as the world’s best. Paul Cluver, an Elgin winery, received the Platinum Best in Show award for its Seven Flags Chardonnay 2016 by the Decanter World Wine Awards 2017, which were announced this week. Read More

Ground-breaking development for SA wine industry to be announced this week

29 May 2017

A major change is coming for the South African wine industry. The landmark development will be announced on Thursday, 1 June 2017. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will attend the announcement, which is set to put our offering on the... Read More

Premier Zille to address employers on the Apprenticeship Game Changer

29 May 2017

Tomorrow,  Premier Zille will open the Premier’s Council on Skills engagement at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read More

Minister Winde leads business delegation to UK

22 May 2017

The Western Cape Government has embarked on a mission to the United Kingdom, one of its biggest trading partners, to further boost tourism, trade and investment between the two regions. Read More

Cross Cape inaugural ride set to end in Stellenbosch

17 May 2017

After cycling 742km through the Western Cape’s scenic small towns and valleys, riders will complete the inaugural Cross Cape ride in Stellenbosch tomorrow (18 May). Read More

African Utility Week brings 7 000 delegates to Western Cape

16 May 2017

Around 7 000 delegates are in the Western Cape this week for the 17th annual African Utility Week. The event, with its focus on energy, starts at the Cape Town International Convention Centre today (16 May 2017) and ends on 18 May 2017. Read More

Residents invited to join the inaugural Cross Cape cycle ride

9 May 2017

The inaugural ride of the Western Cape’s Cross Cape cycling route kicks off this week. Read More

Western Cape entrepreneurs develop cutting-edge innovations

7 May 2017

A set of Western Cape entrepreneurs have developed cutting-edge innovations which could lead to major advancements in the region’s health and agri processing sectors. Read More

Western Cape entrepreneurs develop cutting-edge innovations

7 May 2017

A set of Western Cape entrepreneurs have developed cutting-edge innovations which could lead to major advancements in the region’s health and agri processing sectors. Read More

Innovative Western Cape entrepreneurs to receive grant funding

3 May 2017

The recipients of the latest round of the Design Innovation Seed Fund will be announced tomorrow (Thursday, 4 May 2017). The fund provides successful entrepreneurs with grants to commercialise exceptional ideas. Read More

Green skills focus at Ministry First Thursday

2 May 2017

Skills in the green economy will be showcased at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities this First Thursday. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the First Thursday programme for May was a partnership between the Ministry and... Read More

Green skills focus at Ministry First Thursday

2 May 2017

Skills in the green economy will be showcased at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities this First Thursday. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the First Thursday programme for May was a partnership between the Ministry and... Read More

Minister Alan Winde's Workers' Day message

1 May 2017

Today, as we celebrate Workers’ Day, I would like to acknowledge the men and women who take our country forward. Read More