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News and Speeches for Department of the Premier

WC Government preparations for upcoming severe weather & festive season

15 December 2022

Joint media release: Western Cape Government preparations for upcoming inclement weather and start of the festive season. Read More

Premier calls on President to appoint fit-for-purpose Eskom leader

15 December 2022

Media release: Premier calls on President to appoint a fit-for-purpose Eskom leader. Read More

Premier leads extended Cabinet ahead of severe weather amid ongoing power cuts

15 December 2022

Media release: Premier leads extended Cabinet meeting to further prepare for severe weather and load shedding-related risks. Read More

Western Cape & Germany strengthen relations to end load shedding

9 December 2022

Media release: Western Cape and Germany strengthen relations to end load shedding. Read More

Increased levels of load shedding are being monitored but are having an impact

8 December 2022

Joint media release: Increased levels of load shedding are being monitored, but are having an impact on government services. Read More

WC Police Ombud finalises probe report into "SAPS-gangs capture".

5 December 2022

Media release: Western Cape Police Ombud finalises investigation report into alleged links between gangs and the South African Police Service in the province. Read More

Western Cape Government & World Bank sign MoU to strengthen partnership

5 December 2022

Joint media release: Western Cape Government & World Bank sign MoU to deepen partnership. Read More

Premier celebrates civil society & public servants in Paarl "Listening Tour"

23 November 2022

Joint media release: Selfless work of civil society & public servants celebrated in Premier’s “Listening Tour”. Read More

Quarterly crime stats show LEAP partnership continues to push down violent crime

23 November 2022

Joint media release: Quarterly crime statistics show LEAP partnership continues to push down violent crime. Read More

Premier receives progress report on SAPS-gangs link probe

11 November 2022

Joint media release: Premier receives progress report from Western Cape Police Ombud on investigation into suspected link between South African Police Service and gangs. Read More

WC Cabinet to set up task team to help mitigate load shedding

10 November 2022

Media release: Western Cape Cabinet resolves to set up task team to help mitigate impact of load shedding. Read More

WC Government strengthens partnership with Bavaria to roll out dual training

4 November 2022

Joint media release: Western Cape Government strengthens international partnership with Bavaria to roll out dual vocational training system to create more jobs. Read More

Premier instructs WC Police Ombud to probe alleged gangs-SAPS links

27 October 2022

Joint media release: Premier instructs Western Cape Police Ombud to investigate alleged link between South African Police Service and gangs. Read More

Premier uncovers successes in CT communities

27 October 2022

Media release: Uncovering successes Read More

Premier & Minister impressed by upgrades to youth secure care centre

25 October 2022

Joint media release: Premier & Western Cape Social Development Minister impressed by multi-million-rand upgrades to Eerste River youth secure care centre. Read More

Premier tours Mitchells Plain to celebrate its successes

21 October 2022

Media release: Premier tours Mitchell’s Plain to celebrate its successes. This week Premier Alan Winde celebrated Mitchells Plain’s rich and vibrant culture, as well as its many success stories, by paying the area a visit. Read More

Premier & Minister Mitchell cycle to promote safer mobility

20 October 2022

Joint media release: Premier Winde and Minister Mitchell cycle to promote safer mobility Read More

Ports strike will be major setback for WC economy

12 October 2022

Joint media release: Ports strike will be a major setback to Western Cape’s economic recovery. Read More

SA's energy crisis high on agenda of Premier's investment drive abroad

6 October 2022

Media release: SA’s energy crisis high on agenda of Premier’s international investment drive. Read More

Premier leads WCG delegation on international investment drive

29 September 2022

Media release: Premier Winde embarks on international drive to secure international investment and donor funds. Read More

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