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News and Speeches for Provincial Treasury

Every month should be savings month

23 July 2015

Recent increases in electricity, petrol prices and rates have seen a decrease in consumers’ disposable income and impact on servicing existing debt. Read More

24things4madiba & WeCan24 project

20 July 2015

Please click on the link below – it is a short video of Minister during Media24’s #24things4madiba project.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcX96upB7L8  Read More

Inspired to lead

16 July 2015

Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Finance, is a great man. Read More

The Western Cape Treasury supports WeCan24-project

24 June 2015

The Western Cape Treasury, the Department of Education and the Department of Social Development gave their support to Media24’s WeCan24 project aimed at developing the youth of South Africa. Read More

Western Cape Treasury - growing its own timber.

15 June 2015

Ruth Solomons refers to herself as a prototype of the Western Cape Treasury Essay writing competition.  In 2008 when the competition was first introduced, Ruth was encouraged by of her Economics teacher to enter. Read More

Western Cape Gambling and Racing oversight meeting

11 June 2015

Minister Ivan Meyer met with the chairperson of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), Althea Lapoorta and fellow board member, Derick Fredericks on the 10th of June to discuss the activities of the board and the industry. Read More

Minister Meyer announces appointment of Aziz Hardien as Deputy Director-General

21 May 2015

Western Cape Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer yesterday announced the appointment of Aziz Hardien as Deputy Director-General: Governance and Asset Management in the Western Cape Provincial Treasury where he will lead the team responsible for... Read More

Western Cape residents tap innovative spirit to devise internet-based solutions

13 May 2015

Western Cape innovators have devised internet-based solutions to common issues we face, including using WiFi to improve public lighting and an online platform to facilitate smart funding agreements between students and investors. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland

24 April 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland, speaking about the budget allocation for the Matzikama region and answering questions received from the listeners. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland

23 April 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Radio Namakwaland, speaking about the budget allocation for the Cederberg region and answering questions received from the listeners. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Valley FM

14 April 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on Valley FM, speaking about the budget allocation for the region and answering questions received from the listeners. Read More

Western Cape Provincial Treasury honoured for receiving clean audit

9 April 2015

The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA), Mr Kimi Makwetu, last week honoured the Western Cape Provincial Treasury for receiving clean audits for the 2013/14 financial year. Read More

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on West Coast radio

31 March 2015

Listen to Minister Ivan Meyer on West Coast radio, speaking about the budget allocation for the region and answering questions received from the listeners. 31 March 2015, 11:00 Read More

Dr Ivan Meyer Celebrates Human Rights Day with Community.

25 March 2015

Human Rights Day is an important day on the SA calendar to remind us of our past, present and future as South Africans.  As a young and vibrant, but fragile democracy it is important to recognise the pillars of our constitutional democracy.  The... Read More

World-class quality drives high growth for Western Cape exports

19 March 2015

Western Cape fruit and wine exports are on the rise as the government drives increased market access for the province’s high-quality produce. Read More

Western Cape wine estates win prestigious global awards

11 March 2015

Western Cape establishments have scooped top honours at a global wine tourism awards competition. Drinks International, a leading wines and beers journal, this month announced the winners of its annual Wine Tourism Awards. Read More

Applications open for the Burgundy Exchange Programme

10 March 2015

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture offers previously disadvantaged individuals from the wine, cellar and cheese making industries the exiting opportunity to gain experience in Burgundy, France by applying for the Burgundy Exchange Programme... Read More

Western Cape gets R26 million towards housing and doctors

4 March 2015

The Western Cape Government received an additional R26 million from national Treasury to spend on human settlements and health. Read More

Western Cape Government establishes Land Reform Advisory Desk

2 March 2015

The Western Cape Government has established a Land Reform Advisory Desk to aid the speed of transformation in the province’s agricultural sector. Read More

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