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​ Drakenstein economy overview The Drakenstein municipal economy, the largest municipality in the Western Cape outside the City of Cape Town. The Economic Growth and Tourism division provides an enabling and conducive economic environment to facilitate sustainable economic empowerment for all communities within Drakenstein through the implementation of economic development projects, programmes and initiatives.  ​Tourism Events ​​ A Valentine’s Day With a Twist Riddle Rally Paarl and Wellington offers a fresh alternative to conventional outings - one that combines fun, competition, discovery and connection. The Riddle Rally Paarl–Wellington kicks off at 09:00 on 14 February 2026 and runs throughout the day. Interested participants are encouraged to follow @visitpaarl and @visitwellingtonza on Instagram and Facebook, as well as @riddlerallytourism on TikTok, where entry details, event information and updates will be shared ahead of the experience. click here for more info​ New Developments ​Paarl East Street Museum - click here​

​Tourism documents ​Tourism Development Plan_final.pdf Tourism Development Plan_Annex A_implementation matrix.pdf Paarl - Wellington | Visitor Trends 2021_revised Paarl - Tourism businesses Wellington - Tourism businesses Simondium - Tourism businesses Hermon - Tourism businesses Gouda - Tourism businesses

Economic Growth and Tourism (EGT) division overview

The division is respon​sible for the implementation of the following projects, programmes and Initiatives to ensure economic growth:

• The promotion of the development of priority sectors which include Agriculture; Informal sector, Manufacturing; Technology; Transport and Logistics;

• Facilitate investment promotion in the key sectors to diversify the economy;

• Build skills for the future through responding to investor needs and matching skills with jobs;

• Facilitate meaningful job creation;

• Provide business support for thriving entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal economy; and

• Growing the Tourism sector as a priority sector in Drakenstein.

 

Mrs Chrismaré Carse

Senior Tourism Officer

t:               +27 21 807 7744

e:               Chrismare.Carse@drakenstein.gov.za

a:               5th Floor, Nedbank Centre, cnr Breda Street

                  and Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7646

 

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