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News and Speeches for Department of the Premier

2013 State of the Province Address by Premier Helen Zille

22 February 2013

On Friday, 22 February, Premier Helen Zille delivered her fifth State of the Province Address. She outlined the Western Cape Government's achievements and highlighted key priorities for 2013. Read More

Working Together to Build Limitless Opportunities for the Youth for a Better South Africa

7 June 2012

Honourable Chairperson of the NCOP, Honourable Members of the NCOP, Ladies and Gentlemen. Read More

Department of the Premier Budget Speech 2012

22 March 2012

Honourable Speaker, Cabinet Members, Leader of the Opposition, Leaders of political parties, Honourable members, Director-General, Colleagues and friends, Citizens of the Western Cape, Read More

State of the Province Address 2012

16 February 2012

The Honourable Acting Speaker, Honourable Members of the Provincial Cabinet, The Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, The Honourable Leader of the Official Opposition in the National Assembly, Read More

Department of the Premier 2011/2012 Budget Adjustments (Vote 1)

1 December 2011

I would like to thank the Director-General and his colleagues in the Department of the Premier for their role in finalising our 2011/2012 Budget Adjustments. Read More

Sixth World Congress of Education International Address

21 July 2011

Executive Deputy President of South Africa, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, Minister of Basic Education, Min Angie Motshekga, Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, Western Cape Minister for Education, Mr Donald Grant, Read More

Department of the Premier: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 1)

29 March 2011

Department of the Premier: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 1) Read More

"16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children: End of the road for maintenance defaulters"

23 November 2010

Today, marks the official launch of the Western Cape Provincial Government's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, which will run from 25 November to 10 December 2010. Read More

Provincial Governance and Development - Review of the South African Experience

13 October 2010

Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to present a review of the South African experience of provincial government since 1994. Read More

Speech by Premier Helen Zille at the Fifth Regional Leaders' Summit

28 September 2010

Mr. Horst Seehofer, Minister President of the Free State of Bavaria Mr. Jiang Daming, Governor of Shandong Dr. Josef Puhringer, Governor of Upper Austria Ms. Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, Minister of International Relations Minister responsible for La... Read More

Business Meets Cape Cabinet

21 September 2010

Good morning to all of you and a very warm welcome to our second 'Business meets Cape Cabinet' engagement. Read More

Debate on the Successful Hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

17 August 2010

Speaker, this is an important debate. Firstly, it is an opportunity to express deep gratitude to everyone involved in this triumph for South Africa. Read More

Farm Workers Must Be Given the Opportunities to Pursue Their Dreams

29 July 2010

The President of the Republic, Mr. Jacob ZumaNational Minister for Agriculture, Ms. Tina Joemat-PetterssonAll National Cabinet MinistersPremiers of the respective ProvincesNational Deputy MinistersMembers of the Executive Councils of the respective... Read More

Budget Speech 2010/2011 - Department Of The Premier (Vote 1)

22 March 2010

Honourable Speaker Cabinet Members Leader of the Opposition Leaders of political parties Honourable members Director-General Colleagues and friends Citizens of the Western Cape Read More

State of the Province Address: February 2010

18 February 2010

Honourable Speaker Cabinet colleagues The honourable Leaders of the Opposition of both the Western Cape Legislature and the National Assembly, who are present today Members of the Diplomatic Corps Leaders of political parties Read More

Budget Speech 2009/2010: Department of the Premier (Vote 1)

18 June 2009

Honourable Speaker Cabinet Members Leader of the Opposition Leaders of political parties Honourable Members Director-General Colleagues and friends Citizens of the Western Cape Read More

State of the Province Address: May 2009

28 May 2009

Honourable Speaker Cabinet colleagues Leader of the Opposition Members of the Diplomatic Corps Leaders of political parties Honourable Members Leaders of local government Director-General and Heads of Department Religious leaders Read More

Acceptance Speech by Newly Elected Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille

5 May 2009

SpeakerHonourable membersJustice Dennis DavisFamily, friends and colleaguesWith humility, I accept the office of Premier entrusted to me by the honourable members of this house, on the mandate of the electorate. Read More

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