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PREMIER OF THE WESTERN CAPE: OVERVIEW

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Contact the Premier
Talk
Get in touch by phone, fax or e-mail.
Premier's bio
Bio
Who is the Premier? Find out more about her, her history and career.
Premier's work
Work
What is the Premier doing? Read press releases and speeches.
What are the big issues in the Western Province

Big Issues and Projects
Find out more information on what's happening in the province and what projects are taking place. What is the Western Cape's Draft Strategic Plan, the State of the Province Address, Premier's Coordinating Forum (PCF) and the Premier's Dashboard?
Meet the Premier's support team
Team
Get to know the team behind the Premier and how to contact them.



The Premier is the head of the Western Cape Government. The Premier can:

  • Agree to and sign Bills.
  • Refer Bills to Provincial Parliament and the Constitutional Court to ensure that it is in line with the Constitution.
  • Summon the Provincial Parliament to an extraordinary sitting for special or urgent business.
  • Appoint commissions of inquiry.
  • Call for referendums in the Western Cape in line with national legislation.

The Department of the Premier gives strategic direction to provincial departments by developing policy and the Provincial Plan of Action.

 

The content on this page was last updated on 11 January 2013