News and Speeches for Provincial Treasury
Update on Avian Influenza in the Western Cape
7 September 2017Today, 7 September 2017, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities and the state vet team briefed media on the current regional outbreak of avian influenza in the province. Highlights include: 17 cases confirmed Read More
Tourism month Launches with Water Savings Focus
6 September 2017A Western Cape hotel group has reduced its water consumption by more than 17% over the past year. Read More
Western Cape Female Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Win Top Awards
31 August 2017Two Western Cape female entrepreneurs have earned national recognition at the prestigious National Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture awards. Read More
Financial oversight visits to support municipalities
30 August 2017Western Cape Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer and a delegation from the Provincial Treasury which included the Head Official, Mr Zakariya Hoosain and the Deputy Director General for Fiscal and Economic Services, Mr Harry Malila recently completed... Read More
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Western Cape
15 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI), type H5N8, in two ostrich farms in the Heidelberg area. Avian influenza is a controlled disease in terms of the Animal Diseases Act,... Read More
Possible Incidence of Bird Flu in the Western Cape
14 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is investigating possible incidences of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI), type H5N8, in two ostrich farms in the Heidelberg area. Avian influenza is a controlled disease in terms of the Animal... Read More
Women’s Month: MECs Fritz and Winde launch Women Empowerment collaboration
14 August 2017As part of our ongoing commemoration of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Ministers of Social Development (DSD) and Economic Opportunities have launched a joint skills, training and economic opportunity programme called the Women Empowerment... Read More
Women in Western Cape Agriculture Celebrated
10 August 2017Leading women in Western Cape agriculture were celebrated this evening. Read More
Food Inflation Could Decrease, According to Latest Outlook for SA agriculture
4 August 2017Food inflation is set to decrease this year as improved weather conditions in some parts of the country and a stronger rand are projected, according to the latest analysis fro Read More
Building integrity together
28 July 2017The Western Cape Provincial Treasury in partnership with the National Treasury, hosted a Municipal Financial Misconduct Workshop in Cape Town on 27 and 28 July. Read More
Western Cape Government Economic and Fiscal Strategy: Open for business
25 July 2017Western Cape Representative of the South African German Chamber of Commerce, MS Anja Tambusso – Ferra The German Consul General, Mr Matthias Hansen The Acing Consul General of Switzerland, Ms Verena Mathis Read More
Inherent Structural Issues Are Hampering Economic Growth
13 July 2017Statement by Minister Ivan Meyer: South Africa continues to face a constrained economic and fiscal environment due to adverse economic conditions with the deterioration in the first half of 2017 reflective of the weak economic outlook. Read More
Western Cape's 2016 tourism arrivals up by 18%; R18 billion in foreign tourist
12 July 2017The Western Cape attracted 1.5 million foreign tourists, who spent in excess of R18 billion in the province, in 2016. This is according to the latest figures from South African Tourism (SAT), which were released to provinces this week. Read More
Western Cape Cabinet Directs R75 Million Towards Knysna and other Disasters
15 June 2017Following a meeting of the Western Cape Cabinet in Knysna earlier today, a decision has been taken to re-prioritise R75 million towards addressing damage caused by the Cape Storm and rebuilding the fire-ravaged town of Knysna and surrounding areas. Read More
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board: Invitation for Nominations
19 May 2017Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board: Invitation for Nominations to Fill Vacancies Nominations are hereby invited for appointment to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in terms of Regulation 3 of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing... Read More
Thousands of Western Cape Entrepreneurs Connect with Funders
10 May 2017In excess of 3 000 entrepreneurs registered to attend this year’s Western Cape Funding Fair (WCFF). Read More
Efficient Record Management System is our greatest weapon against corruption
9 May 2017Earlier today the Western Cape Government launched its annual Archives Awareness week. Read More
Western Cape Confirmed As Top Province In Audit Outcomes
10 April 2017The Western Cape has been officially confirmed as the country’s Top Province in the 2015/16 provincial and local audit outcomes. Read More
Building a better tomorrow for our youth
25 March 2017With a key emphasis on quality education and skills development, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Education Department has partnered with the provinces’ official banking partner, Nedbank to offer bursaries to 15 students. Read More
Western Cape Budget Speech 2017/18
9 March 2017The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Ivan Meyer, delivered his finance speech on 07 March 2017. Read More
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