News and Speeches for Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Entrepreneurs invited to Investment Readiness Sessions
20 July 2017Entrepreneurs from across the province are invited by the Western Cape Government to targeted sessions aimed at preparing them to make funding applications. Read More
Call for entries for 2017 Premier’s Recognition Entrepreneurship Awards
13 July 2017Entries for the 2017 Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards have opened. Business people are invited to enter the competition, which seeks to celebrate entrepreneurs who are making a contribution to growth and jobs in the province. Read More
Statement issued by Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities
13 July 2017Establishment of special committee to rebuild Garden Route Since the Garden Route fires of June, many people and organisations have come to the aid of those affected and have initiated projects to help the area get back on its feet. Read More
Barn Khayelitsha trains close to 1000 residents; boosts local tech start-ups
9 July 2017Over 900 people in Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain have completed training courses at the Barn Khayelitsha. Read More
Innovative Western Cape residents in the spotlight
6 July 2017Today, Alan Winde’s month-long programme focusing on innovation continues at the Barn Khayelitsha. Read More
18 000 visits recorded at Elsies River ICAN centre
5 July 2017About 18 000 visits have been recorded at the ICAN centre in Elsies River, a multi-million rand government investment seeking to equip residents with digital skills. Read More
Talented young chefs in cooking challenge at Ministry First Thursday
5 July 2017The Western Cape’s talented young chefs-in-training will challenge each other to a cook-off at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities this First Thursday. Read More
Innovative Western Cape residents in the spotlight
3 July 2017Tomorrow, Alan Winde, will kick off a month-long programme focusing on innovation in the province’s public and private sector. There will be a special focus on how residents are using innovation to respond to challenges and grow opportunities in... Read More
Innovative Western Cape residents in the spotlight
2 July 2017Innovation in the Western Cape will be showcased this month. During July, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will visit projects in the public and private sector which focus on innovation. Read More
R120m invested into skills development for young people
15 June 2017More than R120 million is being invested into skills development programmes for young people in the Western Cape. Speaking ahead of Youth Day tomorrow (16 June 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the Western Cape Government... Read More
Latest on impact of fires on Knysna tourism
14 June 2017The majority of Knysna's tourism offering remains in tact, and the town is welcoming visitors, said Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities. Read More
Tourism sector bands together as fires damage 24 establishments
9 June 2017The Western Cape’s tourism sector has pulled together in an effort to accommodate displaced travellers affected by this week's fires in the Garden Route. A total of 24 tourism establishments were damaged, the majority of which are in the tourist... Read More
Residents in Delft develop innovative tech businesses
5 June 2017Tomorrow (5 June 2017), as part of his Youth Month campaign, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will visit Delft where residents are building innovative businesses on the back of the Western Cape Government’s Public Wi-Fi project. Read More
Proposed Western Cape-UK partnerships in tech and rail transport
1 June 2017Discussions are underway around potential partnerships between the Western Cape and the United Kingdom, following a trade mission to the UK this month. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, led the delegation, which included 10... Read More
Ground-breaking development for SA wine industry to be announced this week
1 June 2017A major change is coming for the South African wine industry. The landmark development will be announced today. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will attend the announcement, which is set to put our offering on the global map. DETAILS: Read More
Young entrepreneurs are the First Thursday focus
31 May 2017In 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 2017A 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 2017A 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 2017Tomorrow, 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 2017The 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
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