News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities
No new avian influenza infections in the Western Cape
8 November 2017There have been no new confirmed avian influenza infections. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, has announced that there have been no new reported infections in the Western Cape this past week, signalling a possible positive turning... Read More
Action Plan in Response to Western Cape Agriculture Census Findings
2 November 2017The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More
Action plan in response to Western Cape agriculture census findings
2 November 2017The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More
Action plan in response to Western Cape agriculture census findings
2 November 2017The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More
Avian Influenza update
1 November 2017There are 63 confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Western Cape. We have had no new infections at commercial farms since 18 October. Read More
Western Cape to honour residents in agriculture
1 November 2017The Western Cape is set to honour the men and women who are working hard to grow the province’s agriculture sector. Read More
First Thursday focus on reducing food waste
1 November 2017Over 30% of the food produced in South Africa each year is wasted. These figures from the World Wildlife Fund show the extent of food waste in the country. At the same time, 26% of South African households are going hungry. Read More
Western Cape Government to brief media on census findings and response
31 October 2017The findings of a province-wide census of the social and economic status of agricultural employees will be released this week. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will discuss the findings at a media briefing on Thursday. Read More
African Horse Sickness Vaccination Season Ends Tomorrow
30 October 2017The African Horse Sickness vaccination season ends tomorrow. Read More
African Horse Sickness vaccination season ends tomorrow
30 October 2017The African Horse Sickness vaccination season ends tomorrow. Tomorrow (31 October 2017), the AHS vaccination season within the AHS controlled area in the Western Cape comes to an end. Read More
Western Cape opposes the use of pension funds to bailout SAA
23 October 2017I recently wrote to the National Minister of Finance to reiterate my stance that I cannot support any decision that puts the pensions of public sector workers at risk. I had previously reiterated this position at the Budget Council of 22 September... Read More
Update on Avian Influenza
20 October 2017There are 56 confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Western Cape . This is up from 50 confirmed cases last week. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the number of culled birds stood at 2.7 million, of which 2.6m were layer hens. Read More
Young Western Cape winemakers win at national awards
18 October 2017Young winemakers from the Western Cape have scooped top awards at one of the country’s most prestigious competitions. Read More
Update on Agri processing and Agriculture Jobs in the Western Cape
17 October 2017This morning (17 October 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, hosted a media briefing where he announced the latest jobs and growth numbers in the Western Cape’s agriculture and agri processing sectors. Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Update on Agri processing and agriculture jobs in the Western Cap
17 October 2017This morning (17 October 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, hosted a media briefing where he announced the latest jobs and growth numbers in the Western Cape’s agriculture and agri processing sectors. Highlights include: Read More
Update on Agri processing and agriculture jobs in the Western Cape
17 October 2017This morning (17 October 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, hosted a media briefing where he announced the latest jobs and growth numbers in the Western Cape’s agriculture and agri processing sectors. Highlights include: Read More
Western Cape celebrates World Food Day with water-wise food gardens
16 October 2017World Food Day is celebrated globally today. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the Western Cape Department of Agriculture had hosted its World Food Day programme in Villiersdorp last week, with a focus on water-wise food gardens. Read More
Update on agriculture and agri processing jobs; impact of drought on growth
13 October 2017On Tuesday (17 October 2017), the Western Cape Government will provide an update on the status of jobs and economic growth in the agriculture and agri processing sectors. Read More
Update on Avian Influenza in the Western Cape
13 October 2017The number of confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Western Cape has risen to 50. Since the regional outbreak was first confirmed in the province in August, 2.5 million chickens and ducks have been culled. This includes: 2.4million layer... Read More
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