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78% of businesses rate SA VISA regime as ‘very poor’

In almost every interaction I have with businesses in the Western Cape, a topic which is raised consistently as a key obstacle to attracting...

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WTA: Voting closes tonight for Western Cape gems nominated in 25 categories

Each year, the World Travel Awards Africa recognises and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the tourism and hospitality sector...

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Africa’s Travel Indaba: A great opportunity to unlock tourism's full potential

The Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, will attend the annual Africa’s Travel Indaba, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal...

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58% of e-visas rejected because date of travel already passed

In the National Council of Provinces, the National Department of Home Affairs has revealed that of the 6 329 e-visas it rejected, 3 687 (58%...

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58% of e-visas rejected because date of travel already passed.

In the National Council of Provinces, the National Department of Home Affairs has revealed that of the 6 329 e-visas it rejected, 3 687 (58%...

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VISA reforms welcomed, but follow through is urgently required

I welcome the announcement made this morning by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 5th South Africa Investment Conference of several reforms...

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Minister Wenger encourages residents to get out and explore the Western Cape

“As we look forward to a busy period in our tourism calendar, I encourage residents of the Western Cape to get out and explore the amazing...

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Cape Town International scoops 8th consecutive ‘Best Airport in Africa’ award

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won their eighth consecutive award for ‘Best Airport in Africa’ and third consecutive award for ‘Best...

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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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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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