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News and Speeches for Provincial Treasury

Media Alert: Minister Alan Winde Announces Western Cape Land Reform Summit

28 August 2014

Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, today announced that the Western Cape Department of Agriculture is set to host a Land Reform Summit. Read More

Western Cape Finalist Named SA's Top Female Entrepreneur in Agri-processing

25 August 2014

Western Cape entrepreneur, Ilse Ruthford, takes national award for South Africa’s Best Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture. Read More

Premier Helen Zille and Minister Alan Winde to Officially Launch Wifi Hotspots

21 August 2014

Next week, Premier Helen Zille and Minister Alan Winde will officially launch WiFi hotspots linking  50 000 Western Cape residents to public internet.This forms part of the Western Cape Government’s R1.3 billion broadband rollout plan. Read More

Western Cape Agriculture Launches R3 Million Research Fund

19 August 2014

In a South African first, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture has launched a R3 million dedicated research fund to boost exports and bolster land reform around the province’s alternative crops. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Department of Agriculture Launches Research Fund

15 August 2014

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is set to launch a R3 million dedicated research fund. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will attend the launch of the Alternative Crops Fund on Tuesday. Read More

Western Cape Celebrates Women in Agriculture

15 August 2014

As part of women’s month celebrations, the Western Cape’s top female entrepreneurs in agriculture were celebrated. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Alan Winde to Address the First Online Oil and Gas Portal

11 August 2014

Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will deliver the keynote address at the launch of South Africa’s first oil and gas skills portal. Read More

Majority of Western Cape municipalities receive clean or unqualified audits

31 July 2014

The Western Cape Government welcomes the latest announcement by the Auditor General with regard to the Audit outcomes of Local Government.  The Auditor General has awarded 29 out of the 30 municipalities in the Western Cape with clean or unqualified... Read More

Minister Ivan Meyer to Take Part in Mandela Day 2014

17 July 2014

On Friday, 18 July 2014 (International Mandela Day), Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer and officials from the Provincial Treasury, will participate in the establishment of veggie gardens as part of their 67 minutes to honour and celebrate the life... Read More

Western Cape Companies Win Big at International Innovation Awards

16 July 2014

Two Western Cape companies have earned international recognition for the province’s R19 billion food industry.Blue Africa Trading and Munch Bowls both won big at the SIAL Innovation Awards which were held in Shanghai earlier this week. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Congratulate Award-winning Companies

14 July 2014

Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will congratulate two award-winning Western Cape companies which have earned international attention for their innovative products. Read More

Capacity-building Initiatives for Municipalities

2 July 2014

The lack of capacity in municipal Budget and Treasury Offices (BTO) is a critical governance issue that if left unattended will impact on sound financial management, audit outcomes and sustainable service delivery. Read More

Don't Forget to Register on the Western Cape Supplier Database

18 June 2014

Suppliers and service providers who intend to do business with the Western Cape Government must be registered on the Western Cape Supplier Database (WCSD).Registration on the WCSD is free, and no awards will be made to suppliers/service providers... Read More

African Horse Sickness - Final Report

17 June 2014

The Department of Agriculture provides an update on the status of the African Horse Sickness cases and containment areas. Read More

African Horse Sickness - Veterinary Control Measures Relaxed

17 June 2014

Department of Agriculture relaxes veterinary control measures for African Horse Sickness. Read More

Wynberg Nightclub Loses Liquor Licence

29 May 2014

A Wynberg establishment has been forced to close its doors after breaking several liquor laws.The Western Cape Liquor Authority swooped in on Funky Lemon after a series of charges were levelled against the nightclub. Read More

Western Cape Hotels Garner International Acclaim

20 May 2014

Two Western Cape hotels have earned top spots in Tripadvisor’s 2014 list of “Travelers’ Choice Hotels with Exceptional Service”. Read More

Minister Winde Meets With Award-Winning City-Based Start-up

20 May 2014

Cape Town-based app start-up, Over, has scooped the top prize at an international start-up conference.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, today (19 May 2014) met with Over CEO, Aaron Marshall, and the company’s VP of... Read More

Western Cape the Superstar for New British Airways Ad

16 May 2014

The Western Cape gets exposure as its iconic and beautiful scenery is promoted in the latest British Airways video to exhibit their airline’s new aircraft. Read More

The Western Cape Enjoys Bumper Events Month

16 May 2014

It’s a bumper month for the Cape Town International Convention Centre, with the venue hosting a range of diverse events.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, said the venue’s schedule for this month showcased its... Read More

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