Ivan Meyer
Ivan Meyer is a South African politician serving in the Western Cape provincial government. He holds a ministerial portfolio in the Western Cape administration, which is responsible for economic development and infrastructure matters in the province. Meyer's role involves overseeing initiatives related to special economic zones, industrial development and job creation programmes within the Western Cape. He has been involved in promoting investment and manufacturing activities in strategic industrial hubs such as Saldanha Bay, where the Freeport Saldanha special economic zone is located. The Western Cape government, under Meyer's portfolio area, works to attract metal fabrication and other manufacturing projects that contribute to employment and economic growth in the region. Meyer engages with private-sector stakeholders, project developers and municipal authorities to facilitate industrial expansion and infrastructure development. His responsibilities include supporting initiatives that leverage the province's strategic location and industrial capacity to drive economic transformation. Meyer's work reflects the Western Cape government's focus on creating an enabling environment for business investment and skills development in key sectors.
Ivan Meyer Updates
Daily Podcast – March 24, 2026
By: Halima Frost 24th March 2026 Making headlines: Former Minister found guilty of misleading Parly on Seta board appointments; Gayton McKenzie denies ActionSA claims of... →
MEC Ivan Meyer on 2026 budget priorities
24th March 2026 The Western Cape’s economic and agricultural landscape is set for a significant boost following the tabling of Vote 11: Agriculture and Vote 12:... →
Two contenders emerge for DA leader ahead of elective congress 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 24th March 2026 Elections for the Democratic Alliance’s key leadership roles is set for April 11 and 12, and following nominations, Sibusiso Dyonase has challenged... →
DA announces Federal Congress 2026 leadership candidates
24th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today announced the candidates nominated to stand for election to key leadership positions at the Party’s elective... →
Premier Alan Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated
16th February 2026 450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The Western Cape... →
South Africa’s biggest opposition party will head to municipal elections with new leaders: what does it all mean?
11th February 2026 Speculation continues about why John Steenhuisen announced that he would not be available for re-election as the federal leader of South Africa’s... →
Daily Podcast – February 05, 2026
By: Halima Frost 5th February 2026 Making headlines: Geordin Hill-Lewis considers running for leader of DA; DA announces W Cape mayoral candidates; And, Tau heads to China, seeking... →
DA announces W Cape mayoral candidates 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced eight of its 30 Western Cape mayoral candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections,... →
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