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News and Speeches for Ministry of Finance and Economic Opportunities

Building Construction Industry Know-how

11 November 2010

 The Moveable Asset Management directorate hosted a Construction Supplier Open Day in the Mew Way Hall, Khayelitsha on 12 November 2010. Read More

Supplier Open Day to Boost Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) Tender Awards

11 November 2010

Today, Western Cape Minister Alan Winde addressed around 150 emerging construction industry contractors at the Provincial Treasury Supplier Open Day. ABSA Bank, SARS and the Construction Industry Development Board were also present to provide advice... Read More

Media Alert: Emerging Contractors to Be Given Boost at Construction Supplier Open Day

10 November 2010

This Friday, Minister Alan Winde will give the keynote address at the joint Province and City Supplier Open Day for the construction sector.At the event, local emerging BEE contractors will be assisted with procurement and tax compliance, as well as... Read More

Western Cape 2010 Budget Speech

22 March 2010

The 2010 Provincial Budget Speech. Read More

Western Cape Budget Speech 2010

2 March 2010

Speech by Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde at the Provincial Legislature. Read More

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) And Adjusted Estimates Speech 2009

25 November 2009

Speaker, Premier and members of this House We have just entered a new electoral cycle, and with this comes the opportunity to strengthen existing policies, and develop and introduce new ones that better the lives of all of our people living in the... Read More

Supplier Open Day

25 November 2009

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Provincial Economic Review & Outlook (PER&O) Speech 2009

23 November 2009

SpeakerPremierLeader of the OppositionMembers of the Provincial LegislatureRepresentatives of labour, business and civil societyDirector-General and Heads of DepartmentsHonoured guests  Read More

2nd Quarter Review of the Current State and Short-Term Prospects for the Western Cape Economy

16 August 2009

Press Release: 2nd Quarter Review of the Current State and Short-Term Prospects for the Western Cape Economy Read More

Minister Winde Surprises Tourism Offices by Performing Spot-Check Walk-Ins

16 August 2009

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, has embarked on a province-wide campaign initiated to ensure that ahead of 2010, the Western Cape's tourism offices are performing at their best. Read More

Provincial Treasury Bursary Awards Speech

2 August 2009

As Minister of Finance and custodian of the province's purse, it is my duty to ensure that a strong foundation is laid for the best possible return on the resources that we expend. A major key to doing so is to improve efficiency in our operations. Read More

Budget speech 2009 / 2010: Provincial Treasury (Vote 3)

24 June 2009

Speaker Premier MEC's Honoured Guests Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)

22 June 2009

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is about stability and growth. But more so, it’s about the need to bring dignity to the people of our province. Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Extract from Department of Economic Development and Tourism Speech (Vote 12)

22 June 2009

Over the MTEF period an amount of R906-million has been provided to Vote 12, with a mandate to develop the economy. A provision of R276.4-million has been set aside for the current fiscal year. We will spend the voted funds to: Read More

Budget Speech: Second Reading Speech-2009/2010

17 June 2009

Mr Speaker, this budget was tabled four months ago by my predecessor. We've had an election and a change of government between then and now. The PFMA require us to pass this budget before the end of this month so as to avoid any expenditure... Read More

MEC Strachan clarifies Liquor Act

6 April 2009

Following media reports about problems regarding the implementation of the Western Cape Liquor Act, and a meeting with senior management of the SAPS, Provincial MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Garth Strachan, said: Read More

Property Management Corruption: Investigative Task Team Appointed

5 April 2009

"The Western Cape Provincial Government has amply demonstrated its commitment to good governance and integrity, and will investigate allegations of corruption in provincial property management without fear or favour. Read More

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