More economic help to come

More economic help to come

Writer De Waal Steyn

Businesses in the Western Cape and especially in the Overstrand are eagerly awaiting the annual State of the Province address by Premier Alan Winde on Wednesday 17 February in Genadendal.

Winde said his address will outline their next steps to boost the economy to stimulate job creation. “I can assure residents and businesses alike that the Western Cape Government will continue to fight for jobs, advocate for business and build partnerships that lead to increased trade and investment and reduced red tape,” he said.

But while local businesses are still struggling after a disappointing summer season due to lockdown restrictions, The Village NEWS was hard pressed to find many local entrepreneurs that directly benefitted from the provincial government’s economic response plan.

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