News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities
Avian influenza on the rise
12 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: Read More
AGSA Gives Western Cape A Clean Bill Of Financial Health
5 October 2017The Western Cape Government has once again delivered an impressive set of audit results. This was highlighted during the presentation of the 2016/2017 audit outcomes by the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) in the Western Cape Legislature. Read More
Province-wide Plan to Respond to Avian Influenza Outbreak
3 October 2017Today, 2 October 2017, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, and the Western Cape Government team driving the avian influenza recovery plan, b Read More
Minister & Head Official meet with the Chair of the Audit Committee
12 September 2017In terms of the (PFMA) section 38 (1) (a) (ii), Provincial Treasury’s accounting officer must ensure that there is maintenance of a system of internal audit under the control and direction of an Audit Committee complying with and operating in... Read More
Tourism Entrepreneurs in Khayelitsha Embrace Technology to Grow their Businesses
12 September 2017Tourism entrepreneurs in Khayelitsha have embraced technology to help them share South African culture with the world, and to grow their businesses. Read More
Tourism Entrepreneurs in Khayelitsha Embrace Technology to Grow their Businesses
12 September 2017Tourism entrepreneurs in Khayelitsha have embraced technology to help them share South African culture with the world, and to grow their businesses. Read More
Update on Avian Influenza in the Western Cape
7 September 2017Today, 7 September 2017, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities and the state vet team briefed media on the current regional outbreak of avian influenza in the province. Highlights include: 17 cases confirmed Read More
Tourism month Launches with Water Savings Focus
6 September 2017A Western Cape hotel group has reduced its water consumption by more than 17% over the past year. Read More
Western Cape Female Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Win Top Awards
31 August 2017Two Western Cape female entrepreneurs have earned national recognition at the prestigious National Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture awards. Read More
Financial oversight visits to support municipalities
30 August 2017Western Cape Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer and a delegation from the Provincial Treasury which included the Head Official, Mr Zakariya Hoosain and the Deputy Director General for Fiscal and Economic Services, Mr Harry Malila recently completed... Read More
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Western Cape
15 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI), type H5N8, in two ostrich farms in the Heidelberg area. Avian influenza is a controlled disease in terms of the Animal Diseases Act,... Read More
Possible Incidence of Bird Flu in the Western Cape
14 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is investigating possible incidences of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI), type H5N8, in two ostrich farms in the Heidelberg area. Avian influenza is a controlled disease in terms of the Animal... Read More
Women’s Month: MECs Fritz and Winde launch Women Empowerment collaboration
14 August 2017As part of our ongoing commemoration of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Ministers of Social Development (DSD) and Economic Opportunities have launched a joint skills, training and economic opportunity programme called the Women Empowerment... Read More
Women in Western Cape Agriculture Celebrated
10 August 2017Leading women in Western Cape agriculture were celebrated this evening. Read More
Food Inflation Could Decrease, According to Latest Outlook for SA agriculture
4 August 2017Food inflation is set to decrease this year as improved weather conditions in some parts of the country and a stronger rand are projected, according to the latest analysis fro Read More
Building integrity together
28 July 2017The Western Cape Provincial Treasury in partnership with the National Treasury, hosted a Municipal Financial Misconduct Workshop in Cape Town on 27 and 28 July. Read More
Western Cape Government Economic and Fiscal Strategy: Open for business
25 July 2017Western Cape Representative of the South African German Chamber of Commerce, MS Anja Tambusso – Ferra The German Consul General, Mr Matthias Hansen The Acing Consul General of Switzerland, Ms Verena Mathis Read More
Inherent Structural Issues Are Hampering Economic Growth
13 July 2017Statement by Minister Ivan Meyer: South Africa continues to face a constrained economic and fiscal environment due to adverse economic conditions with the deterioration in the first half of 2017 reflective of the weak economic outlook. Read More
Western Cape's 2016 tourism arrivals up by 18%; R18 billion in foreign tourist
12 July 2017The Western Cape attracted 1.5 million foreign tourists, who spent in excess of R18 billion in the province, in 2016. This is according to the latest figures from South African Tourism (SAT), which were released to provinces this week. Read More
Western Cape Cabinet Directs R75 Million Towards Knysna and other Disasters
15 June 2017Following a meeting of the Western Cape Cabinet in Knysna earlier today, a decision has been taken to re-prioritise R75 million towards addressing damage caused by the Cape Storm and rebuilding the fire-ravaged town of Knysna and surrounding areas. Read More
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