News and Speeches for Department of the Premier
Media release by Premier Winde’s update on COVID-19 and vaccinations
15 October 2021“Vaccination is quick, easy and free. If you have been too busy to go, please don’t worry about registering beforehand. You can just walk in at any of our sites.” Read More
Unpacking the Western Cape’s Policing Needs and Priorities Report
14 October 2021“The option of pursuing an intergovernmental dispute over police resourcing in the Western Cape remains firmly on the table” Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Fernandez engage with Wynberg social workers
12 October 2021“Social workers have been at the forefront, ensuring our mental wellbeing, throughout the pandemic” Read More
Premier Winde and Provincial Minister Fritz to lead station oversight visits
11 October 2021We are concerned to learn that the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, has refused to correct his misleading statement made on Friday, that the Western Cape is the most resourced province in terms of policing. Read More
Joint statement by Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister Albert Fritz
9 October 2021“The National Minister of Police’s claims that the Western Cape gets most policing resources is an insult to our poorest communities” Read More
“The WC requires transparency on road map to end the national state of disaster"
7 October 2021I have today written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to request a consultation with provinces before any extension on the declaration of the national state of disaster is promulgated, as expected on 15 October 2021. Read More
Premier hands over trophy to Creation Wines after it won 10th best wine farm
29 September 2021Today, I was joined by the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, in handing over a trophy to Hermanus-based Creation Wines, who has won 10th place in the... Read More
Premier Alan Winde’s statement on World Tourism Day 2021
27 September 2021By 23 September 2021, the Western Cape had a total of 434 new cases daily based on the 7-day moving average. According to the technical definition, we would have exited our third wave when new infections are 15% of the peak, or 530 cases a day on... Read More
Premier asks Cabinet what heritage means to them and their departments
23 September 2021Tomorrow, the country will celebrate Heritage Day in recognition of our unique culture. The Western Cape enjoys a diversity of peoples, cuisine, wildlife, languages, and culture. This is something that we must not only celebrate but also promote and... Read More
Premier Winde calls to end the National State of Disaster and save jobs
7 September 2021During the President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) today, I called for the National State of Disaster to be lifted and a better COVID-19 management system to be implemented to reduce pressures placed on the economy and drive job creation. Read More
Premier welcomes over 63% of 60+ having received at least 1 dose of vaccine
25 August 2021To date, the Western Cape Government, through the Provincial Department of Health, has administered at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to over 63% of all residents over 60. Read More
Western Cape Government opposes Constitution 18th Amendment Bill
24 August 2021Today, the Western Cape Government held a digital press conference unpacking the Provincial Government’s decision to oppose the Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill, 2021, through its comments submitted to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Amendment of... Read More
Rooibos industry’s contribution to the local economy strengthened
23 August 2021Today, the Premier of Western Cape, Alan Winde, presided over a ceremony whereby the European Union (EU) Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Riina Kionka, handed over a certificate to the Rooibos industry recognising its registration for Protection... Read More
WCG will oppose the postponement of the Local Government Elections
17 August 2021The Western Cape Government has resolved to oppose the Electoral Commission’s application to the Constitutional Court to postpone the Local Government Elections. Read More
Premier Winde welcomes the appointment of the new Western Cape Police Ombudsman
13 August 2021The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, welcomes the appointment of the new Western Cape Police Ombudsman, Major General Oswald Reddy. Read More
Premier Winde’s remarks on women-led walkabout with SAPS, LEAP and neighbourhood
10 August 2021Today, I had the privilege of joining a women-led walkabout with members of SAPS, the local neighbourhood watches and Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) law enforcement officers along Delft Main Road in Cape Town. Read More
Media release by the WCG on efforts to ensure the safety of commuters
27 July 2021The Western Cape Government held a digital press conference today on its efforts to ensure the safety of commuters in the greater Cape Town region following disruptions in the taxi industry caused by last week’s violence. Read More
Media release by the WCG on ensuring safe public transport in Cape Town
21 July 2021Today, the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and the Provincial Minister of Transport and Public Works, Daylin Mitchell, met with Golden Arrow Bus Services’ (GABS) management, as part of efforts to ensure more public transport capacity is... Read More
Media release by Premier Alan Winde on ongoing taxi violence in Cape Town
20 July 2021The ongoing taxi violence in the City of Cape Town has continued today despite every effort by both the national and provincial governments to find a lasting resolution to the dispute over contested routes. Read More
Media release by Premier Alan Winde on ongoing taxi violence in Cape Town
20 July 2021Premier Winde calls for additional SANDF boots on the ground to ensure the safety of commuters Last week, the SANDF deployed a company of soldiers in the Western Cape as part of its countrywide response to unrest seen in some provinces. Read More
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