Western Cape

Power outage update - West Coast, Winelands, Garden Route and Overberg

Power outage update from Premier Alan Winde, 1 June 2026 Since the severe weather that affected most of the Western Cape last month, I have...

Media release

Western Cape Government monitoring steady progress in restoring electricity to storm-stricken areas of province

Since the severe weather that affected most of the Western Cape last month, Premier Winde has been chairing daily meetings with Eskom...

Media release

Premier and provincial Ministers conclude comprehensive disaster assessment following recent storms

Premier Alan Winde has concluded a comprehensive 4-day assessment of some of the areas of the Western Cape hardest hit by the severe weather...

Media release

Update on recovery operations following severe weather; Premier appeals for patience

Numerous Western Cape Government departments, municipalities and other stakeholders continue to conduct mop-up and recovery operations...

Agriculture

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...

Premier Winde engaging with Khayelitsha SAPS management

Public safety

Western Cape Provincial Safety council commits to stronger safety collaboration

Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety Council on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to receive progress...

Community care

Western Cape Government Energy Dashboard

Given the severity of the energy crisis in South Africa, the strategic objectives of the Western Cape’s Energy Resilience Programme (WC ERP) are twofold:

Media release

Premier receives update on SAPS investigation into George building collapse disaster

On Friday, 11 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde met with Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Thembisile Patekile, to receive...

About us: Department of the Premier

Our Department plays a leading role in envisioning and implementing the strategic path of the Western Cape Government, while working to...

Social assistance

Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government

Media Release: Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government Today Premier Alan Winde paid a visit to the Western Cape Government...