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Western Cape Government scoops two accolades at 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards

On Monday, 1 June 2026, the Western Cape Government’s commitment to innovation as a key driver of economic growth and job creation was...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Premier Winde and Minister Marais cautiously welcome reduction in murders, but warn violent crime still unacceptably high

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have cautiously welcomed the decrease...

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Western Cape Cabinet welcomes disaster classification for severe weather impact

On 20 May 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet, where the devastating impact of the recent...

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Update on response to severe weather and recovery efforts

Premier Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, and Minister...

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Western Cape Government Cabinet and Premier’s Coordinating Forum meet to ensure ongoing collaboration in dealing with impacts of severe weather

An extended Western Cape Government Cabinet and Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) meeting was held last night to ensure continued...

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Western Cape Government continues coordinated response to adverse weather conditions affecting parts of province

Today, Acting Premier of the Western Cape, Dr Ivan Meyer, and acting provincial Minister of Local Government, Anroux Marais, along with...

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