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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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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 Winde assessing Uitkyk Pass

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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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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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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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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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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2026 Western Cape State of the Province address delivered by Premier Alan Winde

Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Honourable Cabinet Ministers, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Leaders of Opposition...

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Western Cape Government Cabinet endorses intensified efforts to manage outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease in province

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, the Western Cape Government Cabinet received an update on measures the province and agricultural stakeholders...

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