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November 15, 2024

Premier Winde Enhances Water Security and Infrastructure in the West Coast

Premier Alan Winde recently conducted a series of unannounced visits to various facilities in the West Coast region, covering Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, and Piketberg. These visits focused on assessing the progress of critical infrastructure projects and the impacts of climate change on agricultural communities in the area. Key highlights included healthcare services, social development, and major […]

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September 19, 2024

Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index Recovers Slightly in Q3 2024

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index Recovers Slightly in Q3 2024since the 2009 financial crisis. While this recovery is positive, the index remains below the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that agribusinesses are still wary of the overall business climate. The earlier drop was largely due to uncertainty around the national elections, but the establishment of a […]

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August 20, 2024

R14.98 Million Allocated to Safeguard Citrusdal Agriculture Against Future Floods

On Saturday, 17 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, handed over R14.98 m to the Citrusdal Water Users Association. Dr Ruben Richards, Executive Mayor of Citrusdal, and Mr Boffie Strydom, Executive Mayor of the West Coast District Municipality, accompanied Minister Meyer. Both expressed their gratitude to […]

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October 18, 2023

McGregor Bridge Officially Reopened: A Triumph of Community Efforts

Critical infrastructure at the approach to the McGregor bridge was destroyed on Monday 25 September when the Western Cape was hit by heavy downpours. The destroyed infrastructure leading up to the bridge cut off the main access road to the nearest town of Robertson. It is planned for the road to be fully accessible to […]

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October 9, 2023

Western Cape Farming Resilience Shines Amid Floods

The Western Cape, a vital hub for South Africa’s agricultural production, recently faced heavy flooding, raising concerns about crop and infrastructure damage. Preliminary views on the impact of the recent floods on the Western Cape’s Agriculture, as shared by Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo, reveal a resilient farming community despite the challenges. However, Wandile Sihlobo’s […]

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