Magrieta de Lange

Western Cape still leads on jobs, with the strongest business confidence in SA

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has responded to a parliamentary question from Member N D Nkondlo on the province’s latest employment figures. The quarterly employment contraction observed in Q1 2026 should be interpreted within the broader context of ongoing national economic pressures. It is also important to note […]

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Minister Meyer engages Community Food Gardens at Shoprite Market Day

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited Market Day activations at Shoprite Westgate Mall in Mitchells Plain and Checkers Protea Heights in Brackenfell last week, where community food gardens were showcased and given the opportunity to sell fresh produce directly to the public. The Market Day initiative forms part

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Expanded access to Chinese market a major boost for economic growth, jobs, and Western Cape citrus producers

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the recent supplementary citrus phytosanitary agreement between South Africa and China as a major step forward in driving economic growth and creating jobs, while unlocking new export opportunities for the province’s citrus industry. Responding to parliamentary questions, Minister Meyer confirmed that

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