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Minister Schäfer delivers 2019/20 budgets for Agriculture and Economic Development & Tourism
Today, Minister of Economic Opportunities Beverley Schäfer delivered the budgets for the 2019/20 financial year for Agriculture and the Department of Economic D
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Support for agri-processing sees significant growth for SMMEs
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT)’s Agri-Processing Support Program has helped small businesses in the province grow their sales. profi
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Skills development key as the Western Cape positions itself as a global technology hub
The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched a process to develop technology skills in the province.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Meet WC Minister Mireille Wenger: A new broom sweeps clean
Mireille Wenger recently sworn in as the Western Cape's Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, where she will serve as the executive authority for the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, and the Provincial Treasury.
By WineLand · 2 min read
Minister addresses French and German business chambers
On 26 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the German and French Chambers's joint business networking event in Cape Town.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
A day in the life of a vineyard worker
Vineyard workers play a vital role in the economic development of a sustainable agricultural sector.
By Carlin Cloete · 5 min read
Wendy Petersen leads transformation in the wine industry
Wendy Petersen has been appointed as new operations manager at the south African Wine Industry Transformation Unit (TU).
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Climate change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and create job opportunities
“Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, during the debate on the climate crisis in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on Thursday, 22 August 2024.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
72% of land reform projects supported by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture are successful
Minister Schäfer inspects the chicken houses at the Chamomile farm with Achmat and Wadea Brinkhuis.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Uplifting communities through education
Arniston is a world heritage site known for its awe-inspiring beauty, but beneath the surface lies a stark reality of economic hardship. The Waenhuiskrans/Arniston Community Development Trust (WACDT), established in 2004, has been improving the community by supporting education.
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
What is the SmartAgri project?
The Western Cape government’s SmartAgri project recently reached a milestone with the completion of the Climate Change framework for the Western Cape agricultur
By Edo Heyns · 4 min read
Back to basics
Wine producers need to join forces and focus on varietals such as Chenin Blanc and Pinotage to set Brand South Africa apart.
By Jana Loots · 5 min read