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Wesgro’s performance delivers impressive economic impact for the province

Amid significant challenges, least of which is the energy crisis which severely compromises economic growth and job creation, it is critical...

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No more talk, action is needed to implement the remote working VISA

I welcome the renewed commitment from President Cyril Ramaphosa to “introduce[e] a remote worker VISA and a special dispensation for high...

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Budget Messages for Mireille

Dear citizens of the Western Cape, In his State of the Province Address, Premier Alan Winde set out a plan of action, detailing the urgent...

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Minister Wenger establishes Provincial Budget and Governance Forum for Mayoral Committee Members of Finance, with energy crisis top of agenda

The Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, has established the Provincial Budget and Governance Forum, bringing...

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Premier to request meeting with President over energy crisis

Premier Alan Winde convened another meeting of the Western Cape Energy Council on Friday to receive an update on efforts to reduce the...

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Hotel occupancy surpasses pre-pandemic levels in December 2022

Data from the South African Hotel Review, complied by STR, which gathers data directly from hotels across South Africa, has confirmed that...

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4th Port Stakeholder Workshop IDs need for greater private sector participation

On Friday, 20 January 2023, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted the fourth annual Port Stakeholder...

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Western Cape passes 27% more buildings plans in 2022 than in 2021

Between January and November 2022, the Western Cape passed R34.81 billion worth of building plans, representing an increase of 27% compared...

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Premier welcomes PCC meeting on energy crisis

Premier welcomes calling of President’s Coordinating Council meeting on the energy crisis. Premier Alan Winde welcomes the convening of a...

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Premier writes to President calling for national energy state of disaster

Premier writes to President calling for him to work with all of us to address the energy crisis. This week Premier Alan Winde wrote to...

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