News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities
Nelson Mandela statue to honour icon's links with the Western Cape
16 July 2018When he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Cape Town in 1997, Nelson Mandela said ‘Cape Town’s greatness lies not only in its contribution to our economy but in its involvement in our country’s history". Read More
Western Cape and France to build South Africa's First Solar Powered Desalination
16 July 2018Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, M. Nicolas Hulot, and the Western Cape Government’s MEC for Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer, announced today the funding of the first solar powered desalination unit in South Africa, totalling R8.6... Read More
Dr Ivan Meyer, Confirms That No Western Cape Municipality Invested with VBS Bank
11 July 2018Recent media reports of municipalities that have invested tax payers hard earned money in VBS Bank is and should be a matter of great concern. Read More
Media Release: Western Cape and Bourgogne Franche Comté renew partnership
10 July 2018The Western Cape and the Bourgogne Franche Comté region of France, have extended their highly successful partnership by renewing their agreement to co-operate in the areas of agriculture, tourism and the economy, for another five year period. Read More
Media Release: Kalk Bay named in Forbes list of coolest neighbourhoods
9 July 2018The quaint seaside village of Kalk Bay in Cape Town has been recognized as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world in a new list by Forbes magazine, which features neighbourhoods in Amsterdam, Washington DC and Seoul. Read More
Media Release: Minister Winde welcomes research into 4th Industrial Revolution
2 July 2018New research into the Fourth Industrial Revolution has revealed how the Western Cape's agricultural sector can harness water saving technology, drones, genetic development and robotics to develop the industry, contribute to food security and create... Read More
Media Release: 2018 Prestige Awards officially launched
18 June 2018The 2018 Prestige Agri awards launched to honour excellence among agri-workers Read More
Media Release: 2018 Prestige Awards officially launched
18 June 2018The 2018 Prestige Agri awards launched to honour excellence among agri-workers Read More
Media Release: 2018 Prestige Awards officially launched
18 June 2018The 2018 Prestige Agri awards launched to honour excellence among agri-workers Read More
Media Release: Atlantis Special Economic Zone receives official designation
11 June 2018Joint statement by the Western Cape Ministry of Economic Opportunities, the City of Cape Town and Green Cape on the designation of the Atlantis SEZ Read More
Media Release: Minister Winde marks anniversary of the Garden Route fires
7 June 2018Today marks the one year anniversary since the devastating Garden Route fires, which tragically claimed many lives and caused damage and hardship for thousands of others. Read More
June First Thursday event to focus on youth entrepreneurship
5 June 2018Aspiring young entrepreneurs invited to attend First Thursday Read More
Media Release: Minister Winde releases new honeybee strategy
4 June 2018New strategy to ensure sustainability of bee populations in the Western Cape released. Read More
Media Release: Minister Winde visits water-wise laundry
4 June 2018This morning, Minister Winde visited the Green Planet Laundry, in Airport Industria to view their water saving setup, which allows the business to wash tonnes of laundry ever Read More
Creating opportunities for our youth
1 June 2018The Western Cape Government is committed to improving education outcomes and creating opportunities for the youth living in the Province. Read More
Media Release: Minister Alan Winde welcomes Rainmaker Rollercoaster to WC
29 May 2018The world's first seven day gravel, point-to-point race to take place in the Western Cape. Read More
Media Release: Minister Alan Winde welcomes Rainmaker Rollercoaster to WC
29 May 2018The world's first seven day gravel, point-to-point race to take place in the Western Cape. Read More
Media Release: New SMME support platform will give entrepreneurs a digital boost
28 May 2018A new tool that will help small businesses become more digitally savvy is set to be released by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism later this year. Read More
Media Release: Women encouraged to enter agricultural entrepreneur awards.
21 May 2018Western Cape women working in agriculture are encouraged to enter the Female Entrepreneur Awards, which celebrate excellence in this field. Entries for the awards close on 31 May 2018. Read More
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