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Western Cape energy and water security programmes proceeding well

Premier Alan Winde convened the Western Cape Government’s Integrated Energy and Water Council on Friday, 24 April 2026, to receive updates...

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Western Cape Provincial Safety Council raises serious concerns over Operation Prosper

At a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety council this week, Premier Alan Winde brought the serious concerns of thousands of...

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Western Cape records one month without new Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases as vaccination efforts intensify

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have welcomed signs of...

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Western Cape receives 50 000 more Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine doses boosting response to outbreak

Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer have welcomed the arrival of 50...

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Premier Winde visiting Aziza Hendricks' community garden in Athlone

Premier encouraged by Athlone’s thriving and resilient business and NGO communities

Premier Alan Winde paid a visit to Athlone, Cape Town this week to meet residents and organisations that are helping their communities in...

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Premier demands decisive action over fuel supply challenges

Premier Alan Winde has written to the Presidency and office of the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to raise his deep concern...

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Western Cape Foot-and-Mouth Disease response proceeding well as more vaccine doses arrive

The Western Cape’s coordinated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response plan has been further bolstered with the arrival of 8,000 more vaccine...

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Western Cape fuel supply update

The Western Cape Government recognises the very real concerns raised about the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel supply in the...

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Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting held on 11 March 2026

On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Cabinet received a briefing from...

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Minister Meyer and Head of Western Cape Agriculture Dr Sebopetsa receive new FMD vaccine doses

Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination roll out ramps up as Western Cape receives 100,000 mores vaccine doses

100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine arrived at Cape Town International Airport last night, providing a further boost to...

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