News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities
World Consumer Rights Day
13 March 2014On 15 March 2014, South Africa, along with the rest of the international community will celebrate World Consumer Rights Day. Read More
World Consumer Rights Day Focuses on Telecommunications Industry
13 March 2014It is World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March, with this year’s focus on the telecommunications industry.The global theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2014 is “Fix Your Phone Rights”. Read More
Minister Alan Winde Highlights Economic Impact of Major Events
7 March 2014Cycling events will generate over R600 million for the Western Cape economy over the next two weeks.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, said cycling tourism was a major boon for the economy and tourism. Read More
Western Cape Department of Agriculture establishes food garden at Boniface Prima
6 March 2014Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday officially handed over a R98 000 food garden to the Boniface Primary School. Read More
Department of Agriculture Establishes Food Garden at Boniface Primary
6 March 2014Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday officially handed over a R98 000 food garden to the Boniface Primary School. Read More
Minister Winde to Deliver ‘Vision in Action’ Budget Speech
4 March 2014Minister Winde to deliver "Vision in Action" Budget SpeechThis Wednesday, 5 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Alan Winde, will table the province’s 2014 Budget. Read More
Restrictions Announced - African Horse Sickness
28 February 2014Restrictions have been placed on all direct horse movements around the Western Cape due the increase of the African Horse Sickness across the country. Read More
Cape Rouleur Kicks Off Bumper Month of Premier Cycling Events
27 February 2014The multi-stage endurance race, the Cape Rouleur, kicks off this week, marking the start of a series of premier cycling events taking place in the Western Cape this month. Read More
Aid for Drought Stricken Farmers
26 February 2014The Western Cape Ministry of Agriculture and Transnet continue to secure assistance to transport donated animal feed from the Western Cape to the drought-stricken regions around South Africa. Read More
Minister Pravin Gordhan's 2014 National Budget Must Prioritise Growth, Jobs
25 February 2014As Minister Pravin Gordhan prepares to present the final budget of his current term, I am confident he will table measures to grow our economy and create more jobs for our people. Read More
Minister Winde Welcomes Design Indaba Delegates
24 February 2014Thousands of visitors are set to attend the Design Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week. Read More
Western Cape Celebrates International Tourist Guide Day
21 February 2014The Western Cape’s tourism sector celebrates International Tourist Guide day tomorrow (21 February 2014).To mark the occasion the Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism is co-hosting an event for the province’s tourist guides. Read More
Cape Town International Airport Rated as Africa’s Best
21 February 2014Cape Town International Airport has been rated as Africa’s top performing airport for the fourth year in a row.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, commended Cape Town International Airport for scooping the... Read More
Minister Van Rensburg to Inspect Loading of Feed Donation Train
21 February 2014Minister Gerrit van Rensburg will visit Pools Station, situated between Piketberg and Citrusdal on the N7, approximately 15km outside Piketberg, on Monday morning, 24 February 2014 at 10:00. Read More
Two Provincial Ministers to Address Public Private Health Forum
18 February 2014Ministers Theuns Botha and Alan Winde will address the last meeting of the Forum for this term. It is expected to be attended by approximately 400 stakeholders from the health sector. Read More
Liquor Authority Shuts Down Errant Establishments
17 February 2014The Western Cape Liquor Authority swooped in on errant liquor licence holders closing down two establishments.In addition, harsh penalties were handed down to a further two outlets for selling alcohol outside of their trading hours. Read More
Western Cape Feed Donations for North West and Northern Cape
12 February 2014Minister Van Rensburg will inspect the approximately 640 tons of feed donations already delivered to Rust Station, situated 20 km between Malmesbury and Moorreesburg, off the N7, tomorrow morning at 10:00 . Read More
Western Cape's ICT Sector Expands into Africa
11 February 2014The Western Cape’s ICT Africa Expansion Strategy received a major boost with the Bandwidth Barn’s induction into a leading network of African tech hubs. Read More
Western Cape Government Launches Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign
10 February 2014The Western Cape Government is driving a two-month entrepreneurship awareness campaign in the province to highlight the support we offer to new and emerging businesses.In the past year, 30 000 entrepreneurs have accessed Western Cape Government... Read More
Cape Town Carnival an Economic Boost, says Minister Alan Winde
5 February 2014The Cape Town Carnival, one of the city’s biggest street celebrations, is a key driver for job creation and skills development for hundreds of local residents. Read More
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