News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release Western Cape Government and Hessequa Municipality celebrate an energy first for South Africa: Riversdale Solar Plant to bring energy independence to residents of Western Cape Town Premier Alan Winde today, 30 September 2026, officially inaugurated the Riversdale Solar Plant, marking an important milestone in the... Read more Economy and financial matters Growth and jobs at the centre of Premier Winde’s USA visit Premier Alan Winde has returned from an official visit to the United States of America (USA), further cementing important relationships with... Read more Media release Premier Winde urges Western Cape Agriculture Sector to prepare adequately for impact of ENSO On 11 September 2026, Premier Alan Winde addressed a gathering of Western Cape agriculture sector stakeholders at NAMPO Cape, in Bredasdorp... Read more Public safety Premier Winde and Minister Marais welcome consecutive reductions in murders in Western Cape, but warn violence remains serious concern Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have welcomed the decrease in murders... Read more Environment Western Cape Government outlines preparedness for risks related to El Niño-Southern Oscillation and upcoming summer season “The Western Cape has learned difficult lessons over the past several months and years; we must all always be prepared for the pressures of... Read more Education Western Cape Government welcomes new ministers of Education and Social Development Today, Premier Alan Winde announced the appointment of Jaco Londt as Western cape Minister of Education and Wendy Kaizer-Philander as... Read more Public safety Premier Winde and SAPS officially launch “Lawyers in Police Stations Project” to improve efficiency of criminal justice system Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, today officially launched the “Lawyers... Read more Environment Western Cape Government strengthens financial response to severe weather damage On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Cabinet received an update on the... Read more Economy and financial matters Premier Winde and Minister Meyer welcome decrease in Western Cape unemployment rate The Western Cape Government welcomes the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data for the province, which shows that the region’s... Read more Media release Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme continues to add more megawatts to provincial grid On 31 July 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Integrated Energy and Water Council. The council was established... Read more Public safety Premier and Minister welcome appointment of new Western Cape SAPS Commissioner Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have welcomed the appointment of... Read more Public safety Premier praises Langebaan SAPS for Neatest Police Station Award Well-kept gardens. Clean and newly painted buildings. Proper signage and lighting. New furniture. A welcoming space for local communities... Read more Load More
