News and Speeches for Department of the Premier
Statement by Premier Alan Winde in response to meeting with the FBO sector
24 December 2020“Faith Based Organisations support call to halt in-person Christmas services and gathering” Read More
Statement by Premier Alan Winde at his weekly Digital Press Conference
22 December 2020“Our hospital system is facing severe strain and our healthcare workers need us to do better right now” Read More
Media Release: DPSA confirms extension of Brian Schreuder’s contract was lawful
18 December 2020The Western Cape Government has received advice from the Department of Public Service and Administration which has reaffirmed that the extension of Education HOD Brian Schreuder’s contract was lawful and valid. Read More
Update on the Western Cape Government’s recovery plan for jobs and the economy
10 December 2020In October, I announced the Western Cape Government’s recovery plan which focuses on three key areas: jobs, safety and dignity and wellbeing. Read More
Covid-19 is not on holiday-statement by Premier Winde at his weekly digicon
10 December 2020Covid-19 is not on holiday. We all must take extra precautions now so that we start 2021 strong Read More
Joint statement on the first meeting of committee on organised crime, extortion
13 November 2020Earlier today, the Department of Community Safety attended the first meeting of the priority committee on organised crime and extortion, which was established by the National Minister of Police. Read More
Premier Alan Winde calls for concerted effort to beat TB epidemic
6 November 2020Premier Alan Winde calls for concerted effort to beat TB epidemic at meeting of Provincial Council on AIDS Read More
Western Cape wins top awards at National Batho Pele Excellence Awards
31 October 2020Last night, at the annual National Batho Pele Excellence Awards, the Western Cape Government was honoured with numerous prizes for top performance in the public service. Read More
Premier Winde outlines the path to recovery for the Western Cape
22 October 2020The courage needed to get the job done and to keep us moving forward Read More
Premier Alan Winde to deliver special address in WC Provincial Parliament
19 October 2020The Western Cape Provincial Parliament has agreed to a request by Premier Alan Winde to address the legislature. The special address will be delivered on Thursday, and the follow-up debate will take place on Friday. Read More
Joint statement by Premier Winde and MEC Fritz on the murder of Charl Kinnear
19 September 2020Premier Alan Winde extends his deepest condolences to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear who was killed outside of him home yesterday. Read More
Official provincial funeral declared for Petrus Meyer
1 September 2020President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a special provincial funeral for Petrus (Piet) Meyer, who dedicated decades of his life to the public service in the Western Cape. Read More
Joint statement by Premier Alan Winde and Minister Simmers on interim interdict
28 August 2020The interim interdict handed down by the Western Cape High Court this week which bars the City of Cape Town from taking immediate counter steps to halt ongoing illegal land occupations by prohibiting the removal of all tents, shacks or similar... Read More
Statement by Premier Alan Winde to mark Women's Day
9 August 2020Today we celebrate Women’s Day and the remarkable contribution that the women of this country have made throughout our history. It is a day to celebrate the women in our lives, but we must also take a long hard look at the way society treats women... Read More
Cabinet adopts positions on opening of business and sale of alcohol
7 August 2020Western Cape Government Cabinet adopts position on safe opening of all businesses and the domestic sale of alcohol together with smart interventions Read More
Statement by Premier Winde on Youth Day
16 June 2020Today, as we celebrate Youth Day, we must remember the past and pay tribute to those young people who stood up, and paved the way for the young people of today. But it is also about looking at the future for young people and finding ways to make... Read More
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