"We are charting a brand new course in the Western Cape. The Draft Strategic Plan below is the roadmap we will use as we navigate our way towards our destination, what we call the 'open opportunity society for all'."- Premier Helen Zille

We want to hear what you think about the plan, as it will affect everyone in the Western Cape.

• Download the Complete Draft Strategic Plan (PDF: 4.65MB)


• Introduction: Delivering the Open Opportunity Society for All (PDF: 269KB)
• Creating Opportunities for Growth and Jobs (PDF: 462KB)
• Improving Education Outcomes (PDF: 490KB)
• Increasing Access to Safe and Efficient Transport (PDF: 539KB)
• Increasing Wellness (PDF: 339KB)
• Increasing Safety (PDF: 314KB)
• Developing Integrated and Sustainable Human Settlements (PDF: 519KB)
• Mainstreaming Sustainability and Optimising Resource-Use Efficiency (PDF: 480KB)
• Increasing Social Cohesion (PDF: 429KB)
• Reducing Poverty (PDF: 257KB)
• Integrating Service Delivery for Maximum Impact (PDF: 307KB)
• Creating Opportunities for Growth and Development in Rural Areas (PDF: 597KB)
• Building the Best-Run Regional Government in the World (PDF: 134KB)

Input and Comments:

This publication is also available in print format from local libraries (PDF: 446KB) in the province, as well as the Western Cape Government Walk-in Centre at 142 Long Street, Cape Town.

You can send us feedback on the Draft Strategic Plan using this online comment form. Alternatively, you can complete a downloadable form (PDF: 408KB) and e-mail this to FeedbackWC@pgwc.gov.za.