News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities
Power Failures Take Toll on the Economy
25 March 2014Power outages represent a significant cost to the South African economy, and by implication the Western Cape economy, especially in our labour-intensive industries. Read More
Minister Alan Winde Welcomes Cape Town International Jazz Festival Fans
24 March 2014More than 35 000 jazz enthusiasts from across the world will be in the city this weekend for the 15th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Read More
School Learners Win Bursaries to Further Finance, Economic Degrees
20 March 2014Craig Lucas, a former Elsies River High School learner, has just started his internship at the Western Cape Provincial Treasury, after a life-changing decision five year ago. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Department of Agriculture Budget 2014/15
19 March 2014You are kindly invited to join Minister Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, for a pre-budget press briefing and a cup of coffee. Read More
Free Wi-Fi Pilot Project Connects 90 000 Residents
19 March 2014More than 90 000 residents will be able to access wireless internet through the Western Cape Government’s free Wi-Fi pilot project. Read More
Western Cape Budget Speech 2014
18 March 2014The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Alan Winde, delivered his budget speech for the province on Wednesday, 5 March 2014, at the Provincial Legislature. 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
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
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
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