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News and Speeches for Provincial Treasury

Ash Cloud Update: Operations on Schedule at Cape Town International Airport

19 June 2011

Flights in and out of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) returned to schedule today as the ash cloud created by a recent volcanic eruption in Chile passed over. The ash cloud forced several operators to either cancel or delay flights over the... Read More

Western Cape Discusses Agricultural Matters with the British Government

26 May 2011

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, yesterday held a meeting on invitation from the British Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, Jim Paice, as part of a one-week visit to the United Kingdom. Read More

Minister Alan Winde Urges Capetonians to Visit the Tretchikoff Exhibition

25 May 2011

Last night, Western Cape Minister Alan Winde attended the opening of the Tretchikoff Exhibition at the South African National Gallery. Read More

Minister Alan Winde - Province Uses Homegrown Advantage to Grow Local Co-Ops

10 May 2011

Today, Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, visited Sophumelela and Singalakha, two women-owned co-operatives in Khayelitsha. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape's "Team Tourism" to Attend Indaba 2011

4 May 2011

In high spirits following the announcement of Cape Town as TripAdvisor's global top destination of the year (www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations), this weekend the Western Cape's Tourism Team will attend the southern hemisphere's largest trav Read More

Cape Town Ranked First on 2011 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards List

2 May 2011

It was announced today that Cape Town has come out tops in the 2011 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice® Destinations Awards after going up against major global competitors such as London, Sydney and New York. Read More

The Human Side to Avian Influenza

17 April 2011

After discussions with Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Patricia De Lille, Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development today announced a special task team to look into the plight of workers directly... Read More

Honouring Tomorrow's Business Leaders

11 March 2011

Provincial Treasury, Nedbank and the Western Cape Education Department honoured bursary winners and the Western Cape's top performing schools in Accounting and Economics at a prestigious award ceremony on 12 March 2011 at the Nedbank BOE Building, V... Read More

Western Cape Provincial Government Takes Next Step against Liquor Abuse

10 February 2011

The Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Alan Winde, announced the publication of the draft regulations in terms of section 88 of the Western Cape Liquor Act , 2008 (Act 4 of 2008). Read More

Delayed Flights in Europe could cause a Ten Percent Drop in International Arrivals to Cape Town

20 December 2010

The chaos at European airports, where many flights have been grounded because of severe winter conditions, will dampen prospects during one of the peak tourism months, but it is not expected to cripple the Western Cape tourism industry. Read More

Building Construction Industry Know-how

11 November 2010

 The Moveable Asset Management directorate hosted a Construction Supplier Open Day in the Mew Way Hall, Khayelitsha on 12 November 2010. Read More

Supplier Open Day to Boost Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) Tender Awards

11 November 2010

Today, Western Cape Minister Alan Winde addressed around 150 emerging construction industry contractors at the Provincial Treasury Supplier Open Day. ABSA Bank, SARS and the Construction Industry Development Board were also present to provide advice... Read More

Media Alert: Emerging Contractors to Be Given Boost at Construction Supplier Open Day

10 November 2010

This Friday, Minister Alan Winde will give the keynote address at the joint Province and City Supplier Open Day for the construction sector.At the event, local emerging BEE contractors will be assisted with procurement and tax compliance, as well as... Read More

Supplier Open Day

25 November 2009

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2nd Quarter Review of the Current State and Short-Term Prospects for the Western Cape Economy

16 August 2009

Press Release: 2nd Quarter Review of the Current State and Short-Term Prospects for the Western Cape Economy Read More

Minister Winde Surprises Tourism Offices by Performing Spot-Check Walk-Ins

16 August 2009

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, has embarked on a province-wide campaign initiated to ensure that ahead of 2010, the Western Cape's tourism offices are performing at their best. Read More

MEC Strachan clarifies Liquor Act

6 April 2009

Following media reports about problems regarding the implementation of the Western Cape Liquor Act, and a meeting with senior management of the SAPS, Provincial MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Garth Strachan, said: Read More

Property Management Corruption: Investigative Task Team Appointed

5 April 2009

"The Western Cape Provincial Government has amply demonstrated its commitment to good governance and integrity, and will investigate allegations of corruption in provincial property management without fear or favour. Read More

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