In celebration of Arbour Week, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will take part in the annual tree-planting ceremony hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Minister Winde will plant a tree at the Langgewens Research... Read More
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 entrepreneur, Ilse Ruthford, takes national award for South Africa’s Best Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture. Read More
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
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
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
As part of women’s month celebrations, the Western Cape’s top female entrepreneurs in agriculture were celebrated. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Department of Agriculture provides an update on the status of the African Horse Sickness cases and containment areas. Read More
Department of Agriculture relaxes veterinary control measures for African Horse Sickness. Read More
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
Two Western Cape hotels have earned top spots in Tripadvisor’s 2014 list of “Travelers’ Choice Hotels with Exceptional Service”. Read More
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
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