Alan Winde: tourism is the driver of economic and jobs growth
Mluleki Mrwebi
The J&B Met is South Africa Cape Town
The event which attracts more than 50 000 people across the country, takes place today at Kenilworth race course.
Horse racing enthusiasts and breeders are all expected to attend the event.
The Western Cape Government welcomed all visitors to the Mother City
MEC for Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde said this year’s J&B Met, themed “Made to Fly”, promises to be yet another success with sixteen top racehorses competing for a stake of R2.5 million.
Winde said it is anticipated that the race will generate approximately R58 million for the Province’s economy, with R14 million of that in fashion sales alone.
Winde, said tourism is a significant driver of economic and jobs growth in the Western Cape
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