News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities

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