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WC has spent more than R1.9 billion on COVID-19 so far
From April to January, the Western Cape's total COVID-19 expenditure was R1.9 million while public entities spent R3 million.
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Extend UIF TERS support scheme, Maynier tells Nxesi
David Maynier said the tourism and hospitality industry were already hard-hit, and jobs were being lost as a result of the continued closure of the beaches, the curfew and the alcohol ban.
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Banning international leisure travel to SA makes no sense, says Maynier
The Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC said the risk-based approach released by national government last week had created unnecessary confusion and uncertainty in the travel and tourism industry.
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Tourism sector the hardest hit by amended lockdown rules - Maynier
Western Cape Economic Opportunities MEC David Maynier said Sunday night's amended regulations had provided the clarity he'd been calling for on the opening of accommodation for leisure travel within provinces.
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MEC Maynier criticises Presidency for ‘flip-flopping’ on tourism industry rules
In a tweet late on Friday night, the Presidency confirmed accommodation for leisure is open for travel within provinces was allowed.
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CT International Airport ready to welcome businesses travellers – MEC Maynier
Under lockdown level 3, limited domestic air travel for business purposes is allowed. There is, however, a restriction on the number of flights per day.
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David Maynier welcomes dialogue on Africa Free Trade Agreement
The Western Cape plans to spend about R32.4 billion over the next three years to boost economic growth and create jobs.
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WC govt to spend R4bn on safety projects over three years
This priority aims to achieve safe and cohesive communities over time through a reduction in violent crime as measured by a decrease in the murder rate.
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WC govt committed to supporting exporters as Brexit looms - Finance MEC Maynier
South Africa currently enjoys preferential trade with the United Kingdom under an agreement with the Southern African Development Community and the European Union.
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WC to spend over half a billion to deploy 1,000 officers to improve safety
The next three years will see the provincial government’s total budget rise to about R231.9 billion.
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Despite SA’s bleak economy, WC economy expected to grow by 0.7%
Finance MEC David Maynier said in his Medium-Term Budget that the agricultural and financial services sectors are expected to support growth in the Western Cape.
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WC govt expects a R2.8 billion budget cut in next financial year
Western Cape Finance MEC David Maynier said the country’s financial state was a cause of great concern.
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MTBPS a major blow for provinces - WC Economic Opportunities MEC Maynier
Western Cape Economic Opportunities MEC David Maynier said he would do everything possible to oppose budget cuts to provinces across the country.
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R50m released for emergency drought relief in WC
The Western Cape provincial Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release of the emergency funding to assist farms experiencing severe drought in the Western Cape.
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WC govt plans to grow economy, create more jobs for youth
MEC for Finance and Economic Opportunities David Maynier said government had plans in place to grow the economy and create job opportunities for young people in the Western Cape.
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DA expected to announce WC premier candidate
The frontrunners for Western Cape premier are two provincial MECs, Bonginkosi Madikizela and Alan Winde, and DA MP David Maynier.
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Motion on nationalisation of Sarb not off the table
The ANC’s Nonceba Mhlauli says the party wants to consult further within its own structures and key stakeholders on its motion for full public ownership of the Reserve Bank.
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DA wants parly to have say in who chairs PIC
The PIC invests funds on behalf of state entities, including the Government Employees Pension Fund, and manages about R1.9 trillion in assets.
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DA concerned as Presidency to oversee national budget allocation
Minister in The Presidency Jeff Radebe says this is to ensure that government spending is aligned with the National Development Plan.
