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News and Speeches for Provincial Treasury

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

Media Alert: Minister Winde Addresses African Ports Evolution

27 August 2013

Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development Tourism, addressed the African Ports Evolution 2013 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre Read More

Department of Agriculture Supports Goedgeloof Farm

27 August 2013

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Gerrit van Rensburg visited Goedgeloof Farm on Monday, 26 August, supporting the farm with R2.5 million. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Open Africa's Greenest Hotel

27 August 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde will officially open Africa’s greenest hotel, Hotel Verde, on Tuesday, 27 August 2013. Read More

Western Cape Hosts One of Africa's Biggest Ports Conferences

26 August 2013

Western Cape will host Africa’s most influential conference on the expansion of the continent’s ports on Monday 26 August 2013. Read More

Hex River Valley Farm Worker of the Year Crowned

26 August 2013

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said the De Doorns regional round of the 2013 Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year Competition was a huge success. Read More

Minister Winde Crowns Provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards Winners

26 August 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde announced the Western Cape's winners, at the provincial awards ceremony on 23 August 2013 at the Westin Grand Hotel. Read More

Minister to Announce Western Cape Finalists for Tourism Awards

22 August 2013

The Western Cape’s best accommodation establishments will compete in the national Department of Tourism’s inaugural awards to recognise the country’s top players.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will announce the... Read More

Minister Encourages Youngsters at Leeu Gamka Youth Day

22 August 2013

Minister van Rensburg urges the youth to work hard at school at a recent Youth Day at Leeu Gamka. Read More

Minister to Hand Over Feed, Rams to Knolkop Empowerment Trust

22 August 2013

On Friday, 23 August 2013, Minister of Agriculture Gerrit van Rensburg will visit the Knolkop Empowerment Trust, a wheat and sheep farming enterprise, outside Moorreesburg. Read More

Minister Van Rensburg Surprises Sandhills Primary School

21 August 2013

Minister Gerrit Van Rensburg surprised the learners of Sandhills Primary School in De Doorns during break time, and presented the principal, Mr Peter Weber, with an overhead projector and computer. Read More

Second Liquor Outlet Loses Licence

20 August 2013

Statement by Minister Alan Winde about plans regarding alcohol abuse, and disruptive traders. Read More

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