News and Speeches for Department of the Premier | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of the Premier

Premier to push for targeted, transparent Energy State of Disaster at PCC

27 February 2023

Media release: Premier to push for targeted, transparent Energy State of Disaster at PCC with clear accountability Read More

Premier commends former Eskom CEO & wishes him well

23 February 2023

Media release: Premier commends former Eskom CEO & wishes him well Premier Alan Winde has expressed his dismay at Andre de Ruyter’s immediate termination as Eskom’s Group Chief Executive. Read More

Premier welcomes Presidential Proclamation over new WCG Departments

23 February 2023

Joint media release: Premier welcomes Presidential Proclamation over establishment of Western Cape Departments of Infrastructure & Mobility Read More

Premier appeals to Finance Minister to be bold

22 February 2023

Media release: Premier appeals to Finance Minister to be bold & give local governments, small businesses & citizens monetary support for renewable energy transition Read More

Premier cautiously welcomes renewable energy tax incentives

22 February 2023

Joint media release: Premier cautiously welcomes tax incentives for businesses & individuals announced in Budget 2023 to help ease energy crisis Read More

Premier and Mobility Minister establish taxi task team as stay away is withdrawn

21 February 2023

Joint media release: Premier and Mobility Minister establish taxi task team as stay away withdrawn Read More

Premier welcomes new Mobility Minister to his Cabinet

20 February 2023

Joint media release: Premier welcomes new Mobility Minister to his Cabinet Premier Alan Winde has appointed Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) Member Ricardo Mackenzie as the Western Cape’s new Mobility Minister. Read More

Premier, Mobility Minister & Mayor to meet with SANTACO over "stayaway" threat

20 February 2023

Joint media release: Premier, Mobility Minister appeal to minibus taxi leaders to engage with Western Cape Government Read More

Premier urges homeless and vulnerable to access social services

20 February 2023

Media release: Premier urges homeless and vulnerable to access social services Premier Alan Winde has today highlighted the support services which the Western Cape Government offers to all homeless and vulnerable people in the Western Cape. Read More

Premier applauds heroic Cape Town emergency officials for answering call to help

18 February 2023

Media release: Premier applauds heroic Cape Town emergency officials for answering call to help in earthquake-stricken Turkiye Read More

In run-up to SOPA 2023 Premier takes “Listening Tour” to Atlantis

17 February 2023

Media release: In run-up to SOPA 2023 Premier takes “Listening Tour” to Atlantis to see for himself impact of loadshedding Read More

WC Government shines light on province's LGBTQIA+ community

15 February 2023

Joint media release: Western Cape Government stands with province’s LBGTQIA+ community Read More

Extract of Premier's SONA debate speech

14 February 2023

Media release: Extract from the speech Premier Winde delivered on the occasion of the State of the Nation Address parliamentary debate Read More

Premier notes announcements in President’s SONA on energy crisis

10 February 2023

Media release: Premier notes announcements in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address with regards to the catastrophic energy crisis. Read More

WC Government calls on President for SONA to respond to country in crisis

8 February 2023

Joint media release: Western Cape government calls on President for SONA to respond to country in crisis Read More

Breaking the Cycle of Abuse

7 February 2023

Joint media release: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Read More