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Hex River Farm Worker of the Year 2012

31 May 2012

"South African history will reflect on the important work farm workers have been doing in this country," Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said last night at the first regional round of the 2012 Western... Read More

Minister Winde to Tour Cape Town on Bicycle

31 May 2012

On 1 June 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will visit various tourist attractions in Cape Town on bicycle. Read More

Western Cape Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur Wins Top Award

27 May 2012

On Monday, 28 May 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, met the overall winner of the 2012 Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Award (ETEYA) - Western Cape resident Shaheed Ebrahim. Read More

The Western Cape Government is Implementing the Youth Wage Subsidy

20 May 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and TourismYouth unemployment in South Africa is at crisis level. In the Western Cape, of those unemployed, 70% are between the ages 15 and 34. Read More

Minister Winde to Lead Delegation to Witness Western Cape Youth Wage Subsidy in Action

20 May 2012

On Monday, 21 May 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will lead a delegation to witness the Western Cape's Youth Wage Subsidy - the Work and Skills for 100 000 Programme - in action. Read More

Protea Produsente van Suid Afrika: Transformasie Seminaar

14 May 2012

Dames en here, baie dankie vir die geleentheid om vanoggend met u te kan gesels. Proteas is een van daardie spesiale produkte wat Suid Afrikaners op 'n emosionele vlak verbind tot Suid Afrika. Read More

Liquor Abuse: Minister Winde Leads Unannounced Liquor Raid

14 May 2012

In an effort to end liquor abuse, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, led an unannounced raid on establishments that serve alcohol in Maitland on the evening of 14 May. Read More

Minister Winde to Speak at Western Cape Oil and Gas Skills Training Meeting

14 May 2012

On 15 May 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will speak at the Offshore Skills Training Centre (OSTRAC) Breakfast Session. Read More

Minister van Rensburg's Address to the Water Conservation Associations

9 May 2012

Ladies and gentlemen, water is the life source of our agricultural sector. This invaluable source is under severe pressure. Read More

Minister Winde to Take Cruise Liner Fight to Next Level

9 May 2012

On Friday, 10 May 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will attend the Tourism MINMEC, a high-level meeting between National Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk and the provinces' tourism... Read More

Minister Winde Congratulates the Test Kitchen

8 May 2012

On Tuesday, 8 May 2012, Western Cape Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, visited the Test Kitchen to congratulate the owner, Chef Luke Dale-Roberts, on his restaurant being voted the 74th best in the world in the S. Pellegrino... Read More

Culinary Tourism: Minister Winde to Visit the Test Kitchen

6 May 2012

On Tuesday, 8 May 2011, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will meet Chef Luke Dale-Roberts at the Test Kitchen and congratulate him on his restaurant being voted the 74th best in world in the S.... Read More

EDP to be the Wheel that Steers the Western Cape Economy

1 May 2012

Last week, Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, attended the official launch of the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership, an innovative body based on world best practice that will bring economic players... Read More

Minister van Rensburg Visits Masiphile Peace Garden in Khayelitsha

23 April 2012

"I love supporting winning projects," Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said during a working lunch with the Masiphile Peace Garden in Khayelitsha. Minister van Rensburg handed over a new nursery and... Read More

Minister Winde Presents Statistics at Western Cape Provincial Liquor Conference

22 April 2012

The Quarterly Western Cape Provincial Liquor Conference was held on Monday, 23 April 2012, in Cape Town. Read More

Last Day for Public Comment: New Casino on the Cards for Cape Town?

19 April 2012

Friday, 20 April 2012, is the deadline for submission of public comments on the Draft Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act and the Draft Western Cape Gambling and Racing Regulations. The bill provides for one of the Western Cape's outlying casinos... Read More

Minister van Rensburg to Visit Khayelitsha Food Garden

11 April 2012

Minister van Rensburg will visit and have lunch with the Masiphile Peace Project group on 17 April in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Masiphile Peace Project won the Subsistence Farming Category in the Western Cape in the 2011 Female Farmer of the Year... Read More

Western Cape Government Welcomes Jobs Fund Application Process Re-Opening

1 April 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Read More

Western Cape Government Enacts Liquor Act after Ten Years in the Making

1 April 2012

As from Sunday, 1 April 2012, the remaining provisions of the Western Cape Liquor Act, the Western Cape Liquor Amendment Act and the Western Cape Liquor Regulations will be in effect. Read More

Better Together: Tourism, Trade and Investment Marketing to Be Incorporated into Single Organisation

1 April 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Read More

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