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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

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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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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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Spectacular recovery at Cape Town International Airport over December 2022

Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger today warmly welcomed preliminary statistics received from...

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Appropriation Bill 2021: Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)

Two weeks ago, we tabled “A Budget for Hope”, which is a budget that provides hope because it supports job creation, because it builds safer...

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Department of Economic Development and Tourism 2020/21 Budget Adjustments (Vote 12)

The following speech was delivered by Minister David Maynier in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. I am pleased today to table the...

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Special Adjustment Budget: Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)

Note to Editors: The following speech was delivered by Minister David Maynier in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on the 31 July. 1...

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Department of Economic Development and Tourism: Budget Adjustments 2019/20 (Vote 12)

I am pleased today to table the adjusted estimates of Vote 12: The Department of Economic Development and Tourism. The Department of...

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Minister Maynier recognizes "Cape Town Air Access"

We are proud of “Cape Town Air Access”, which is an award-winning partnership between three spheres of government, six entities, and the...

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Minister Winde provides status report on Red Tape Reduction Unit

In the Legislature today, Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, responded to a question about the volume of cases received by the...

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