The Western Cape Government saved R2.4 billion between March 2019 and March 2023, making it easier for businesses to operate and create jobs in the province.This is thanks to the efforts by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s Red Tape Reduction Unit and its partners, as per a
‘The R2.4 billion saving enabled by the RTRU shows that our targeted approach to with all levels of government and business is working.’According to the governmental statement, this goal forms part of the WCG’s ‘Growth for Jobs’ economic plan – an initiative aimed at enabling a R1 trillion jobs-rich and inclusive economy that would grow up to 6% in real terms by 2035.This includes implementing the digitisation of business-facing government services.