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Farming , News
November 12, 2024

Q3 2024 Labour Survey: Western Cape Leads Job Growth, Agriculture Remains Resilient

The latest Quarter 3 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) presents encouraging signs for South Africa’s labour market, highlighting substantial job creation in the Western Cape and the resilience of the agricultural sector. In a period marked by global economic challenges, both government and private sector leaders have responded positively to the latest employment data. […]

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Education , Equipment , News
September 18, 2024

WCDoA and CASE IH Forge 5-Year Partnership to Boost Agricultural Research and Innovation

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with CASE IH, an agricultural machinery manufacturer, at the recently held Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp. Under the agreement, CASE IH, renowned for its expertise in agricultural technology and state-of-the-art agricultural equipment, will provide the department’s seven research farms with unparalleled knowledge […]

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August 22, 2024

Western Cape Welcomes Resumption of Thoroughbred Horse Exports to EU

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU has resumed after a 14-year absence. Minister Meyer’s comment comes following the departure of a consignment of 32 horses to the European Union (EU) on Saturday, 17 August 2024. Minister Meyer […]

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Events , Nampo , News
July 30, 2024

NAMPO Cape 2024: From Humble Beginnings to Premier Agricultural Showcase

NAMPO Cape 2024 was launched to the media on Friday, 19 July.  At the event, Christiaan Neethling, Former Chairperson, gave a retrospective of the first Mechanisation Day held in the Bredasdorp area in 1994 under the leadership of the late Niel Giliomee.  These humble beginnings, with 10 exhibitors, grew with passion and enthusiasm into the […]

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April 9, 2024

Western Cape Battles Severe Weather: An Update on the Province’s Response

The Western Cape Government, led by Premier Alan Winde, is actively responding to the severe weather conditions that have impacted large parts of the province over the last 72 hours. With conditions stabilizing in some areas and escalating in others, the focus is on immediate response and recovery efforts. Stabilizing Western Regions and Intensified Efforts […]

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April 8, 2024

Latest Update: Western Cape in Emergency Mode, Schools Shut as Severe Weather Hits

Premier Alan Winde, members of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet, municipal officials and other stakeholders were given a briefing early this morning at the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) on the severe weather conditions affecting numerous areas in the province. The Joint Operational Centre has been activated to coordinate the overall provincial disaster response. […]

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February 22, 2024

Alarming Conditions on Al Kuwait Vessel Prompt Urgent Calls for Reform

On 19 February 2024, Cape Town Harbour witnessed the docking of the Al Kuwait, a Kuwaiti-flagged livestock vessel carrying 19,000 cattle. This event has sparked significant concern over animal welfare and environmental health issues due to the distressing conditions observed onboard and the pervasive foul smell that permeated parts of Cape Town, including Green Point, […]

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February 15, 2024

Private sector participation at Port of Cape Town critical for economic growth

Port of Cape Town

This week, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, together with officials from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, hosted the Western Cape Government’s fifth annual Port Stakeholder Engagement. This year’s  engagement was clear on the need for the urgent action needed to turn performance around at the Container Terminal in the Port […]

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Dr Ilse Trautmann flanked by WCDoA and SACAA officals receives the Certficate from SACAA's Trudy Sebastiaan
Innovation , News , Sustainability
February 10, 2024

Western Cape Agriculture Department Leads Drone Innovation with SACAA Certification

The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s recent Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operating Systems Certification (UASOC) to the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) positions the Department as a leader in leveraging unmanned aerial vehicles for transformative technological practices in the agricultural sector. “This is good news for the sector as it will benefit the agricultural sector”, […]

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Education , News , Sustainability
November 7, 2023

Agreement with SU School for Climate Studies Strengthens Western Cape Climate Change Resilience

In a ground-breaking development, and as part of the ongoing commitment of the Western Cape Government to bolster and ensure a strong climate-resilient future for the province, the Western Cape Departments of Agriculture and of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, yesterday, 6 November 2023, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the School for Climate […]

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