Western Cape Business 2019 edition
A unique guide to business, investment and tourism in the Western Cape. The 2019 edition of Western Cape Business is the 12th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2005, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Western Cape Province. The Western Cape has varied investment and business opportunities. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features in this journal on the big impact which the relatively new maritime sector is having, together with tourism and events and renewable energy. The potential for independent generation is an exciting new avenue for local authorities. Western Cape Business contains interviews and messages from business leaders from Accelerate Cape Town, the Cape Chamber of Commerce and the Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum. Tim Harris, the CEO of Wesgro, outlines the successful investment attraction strategies that his organisation has been adopting. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.westerncapebusiness.co.za. Updated information on the Western Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to at https://www.globalafricanetwork.com/subscribe/, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
A unique guide to business, investment and tourism in the Western Cape.
The 2019 edition of Western Cape Business is the 12th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2005, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Western Cape Province.
The Western Cape has varied investment and business opportunities. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features in this journal on the big impact which the relatively new maritime sector is having, together with tourism and events and renewable energy.
The potential for independent generation is an exciting new avenue for local authorities. Western Cape Business contains interviews and messages from business leaders from Accelerate Cape Town, the Cape Chamber of Commerce and the Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum. Tim Harris, the CEO of Wesgro, outlines the successful investment attraction strategies that his organisation has been adopting.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.westerncapebusiness.co.za. Updated information on the Western Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to at https://www.globalafricanetwork.com/subscribe/, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
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INTERVIEW<br />
The 2018/19 winners included wine<br />
destinations like La Motte, Val du Charron and the<br />
home of the Wellington Park Run, Imbuko Wines.<br />
In the category Service Excellence, @FourCousins<br />
(Robertson), Wolseley’s Big Sky Cottages and the<br />
<strong>Cape</strong> Dutch Quarter in Tulbagh walked away with<br />
the accolades. The Route 62 Craft Beer Brewery<br />
and Waffle House in Montagu was recognised<br />
for entrepreneurial spirit, while the University<br />
of Stellenbosch Museum received an award for<br />
its role in sustainable development. The South<br />
African Cheese Festival and the Montagu Makietie<br />
were Festival winners.<br />
The Mayor’s Discretionary Award was issued to<br />
the Protea Farm Tractor Rides. This destination offers<br />
a unique experience to visitors, including those in<br />
wheelchairs, by taking a tractor to the top of the<br />
Langeberg, from where, on a good day, one can<br />
see the ocean. After a fun trip down the mountain,<br />
visitors enjoy award-winning ‘potjiekos’ prepared<br />
by 10 local ladies.<br />
How important are the functions of the<br />
various divisions?<br />
The Technical Services Division is responsible<br />
for the maintenance of approximately 3 700km<br />
of rural and gravel roads, while Fire Services,<br />
in partnership with <strong>Cape</strong> Nature and the Fire<br />
Protection Association, ensures that fauna, flora,<br />
human and animal life and property are protected<br />
from fires. Approximately 1 500 wild or veld fires<br />
are extinguished per fire season.<br />
The division of Municipal Health Services deploys<br />
environmental health practitioners (EHPs) to ensure<br />
that all food and drink suppliers are certified<br />
and comply with regulations at all stages of the<br />
manufacturing process.<br />
What makes the CWDM so special?<br />
The quality of life. We are proud to say that this<br />
is one of the most visited regions for domestic<br />
and international tourists. There is something for<br />
everyone here in the beautiful <strong>Cape</strong> Winelands.<br />
There are 1 000 things to do... and then some wine!<br />
Tell us about the annual Mayoral Tourism<br />
Awards.<br />
One proven method of developing economic<br />
opportunities is through the tourism industry. To<br />
acknowledge the valuable inputs of the tourism<br />
sector, the CWDM issues a Mayoral Tourism Award<br />
to tourism entities that welcome guests in a way<br />
that keeps them returning.<br />
119 WESTERN CAPE BUSINESS <strong>2019</strong>
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