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News and Speeches for Provincial Treasury

Western Cape Tourism Attractions Welcome Millions

15 October 2013

Western Cape popular tourism attractions received over 25 million visitors over the past year, an increase welcomed by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism. Read More

Western Cape Government Continues to Improve Financial Governance

14 October 2013

The Western Cape Government commends the departments' achievements, as good financial governance is the Western Cape's top priority. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Officially Release 2012/13 Audit Results

11 October 2013

Minister Alan Winde will be formally releasing the Western Cape Government’s audit report for the 2012/13 financial year on Monday, 14 October. Read More

Minister Welcomes Designation Plans for Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone

10 October 2013

Statement by Minister Alan Winde regarding the announcement of the official designation of the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone. Read More

Minister Winde Outlines Western Cape Government's Support for ICT Industry

9 October 2013

Minister Winde discussed future plans for the Western Cape’s ICT sector at the Bandwidth Barn on Wednesday, 9 October. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde Invites Tech Entrepreneurs to Meet at Bandwidth Barn

7 October 2013

Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will be meeting tech entrepreneurs to discuss their business ideas at the Bandwidth Barn this week. Read More

Western Cape Tourism Sector Goes Digital

3 October 2013

The Western Cape’s tourism sector aims for better standards in the industry as it goes global with its digital travel marketing strategy. Read More

Minister Encourages Entrepreneurs Make Use of Enterprise Development Fund

1 October 2013

Western Cape Government helps small businesses to grow through Enterprise Development Fund. Read More

Minister Winde to Provide Progress Report on Enterprise Development Fund

30 September 2013

Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will be presenting a progress report on the Enterprise Development Fund on Tuesday, 1 October in Khayelitsha. Read More

Minister Tours Cape’s Popular Tourism Sights Ahead of World Tourism Day

27 September 2013

In celebration of World Tourism Day tomorrow (27 September 2013), Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, visited several of the province’s well-known tourist spots. Read More

Two Hundred Students to Attend Second Youth Entrepreneurship Conference

26 September 2013

Hundreds of students are expected to attend the Western Cape Government’s second Youth Entrepreneurs Connect conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday, 28 September. Read More

Red Tape Reduction Intervention Saves Jobs

25 September 2013

Western Cape Government’s Red Tape Reduction Unit has intervened in saving a number of jobs in one of the country's largest companies. Read More

Western Cape Government to Honour Top Entrepreneurs

18 September 2013

Premier Helen Zille and the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde will announce the top entrepreneurs in the Western Cape on Wednesday, 18 September. Read More

Western Cape's Tourism Sector Tops List at Lilizela Awards

16 September 2013

The Western Cape proved to be the best in the country when it comes to tourism and hospitality as the province was top in the list at the inaugural Lilizela Tourism Awards on 12 September. Read More

Media Alert: Minister van Rensburg Recovering after Medical Procedure

11 September 2013

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gerrit van Rensburg thanks the public for the support as he was hospitalised on 10 September. Read More

Western Cape Partners with Reunion to Boost Agro-processing Sector

11 September 2013

The Westen Cape's partnership with Reunion provides a great platform for increased export opportunities for the province’s R12 billion agro-processing industry. Read More

Western Cape's Assessment of Biodiversity Management Options

11 September 2013

Statement by Anton Bredell, Provincial Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More

New "Bandwidth Barn" to Connect Townships to the World

5 September 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde aims to launch a Bandwidth Barn in the townships as the department inspects potential sites for the project. Read More

Minister Van Rensburg to Plant Trees During Arbour Week

4 September 2013

Minister Gerrit van Rensburg will be launching a tree-planting initiative at the Department of Agriculture in Elsenburg on Thursday, 5 September 2013 . Read More

Direct Cape Town to Heathrow Flights Resume in Summer Season 2013

28 August 2013

Virgin Atlantic is set to resume direct flights between Cape Town and London, which may have a beneficial impact on tourism. Read More

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