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Historic Milestone: First Black-Owned Wine Cellar Opens in South Africa

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, this week celebrated a landmark achievement in South Africa’s wine industry—the official opening of Klein Goederust Wine Cellar, the country’s first Black-owned wine cellar, located in Franschhoek. Speaking at the event, Minister Meyer hailed the opening as “a triumph for real transformation […]

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Western Cape Celebrates Excellence and Innovation at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Graduation, as more than 200 qualifications are awarded

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the 2025 Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) Graduation Ceremony as a milestone in advancing skills development and economic growth in the province. This year, EATI conferred: 101 Bachelor of Agriculture degrees 62 Diplomas in Agriculture 59 National Certificates in Plant

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Under Control in Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture confirms that the recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak detected at a feedlot in Gouda, in the Cape Winelands, on 6 November 2025, is being successfully managed and contained. Swift and decisive action by veterinary authorities, in collaboration with industry partners and law enforcement, has ensured that the outbreak remains

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Logistics is the lifeblood of trade, and trade is the heartbeat of economic growth

Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, recently addressed the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), highlighting the critical role of logistics in driving economic growth and job creation. “Logistics is the lifeblood of trade, and trade is the heartbeat of economic growth,” said Minister Meyer, emphasising the Western Cape Government’s

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