News and Speeches for Department of the Premier
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
Media release by Premier Alan Winde on ongoing taxi violence in Cape Town
19 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
Western Cape Government on deployment of SANDF in the Western Cape
16 July 2021The Provincial Disaster Management Centre has been informed that the South African National Defence Force will be deploying a company of soldiers in the Western Cape today as part of the national deployment of soldiers gazetted earlier this week. Read More
Update by the WCG on public unrest in some parts of South Africa
16 July 2021There have been no incidents of looting in any region of the Western Cape today. The Western Cape Government, the SAPS, the City of Cape Town, and other law enforcement entities continue to work closely together to ensure that this calm is... Read More
Update by the Western Cape Government on public unrest in parts of South Africa
15 July 2021Premier Alan Winde confirmed that as of his latest briefing from Provincial Minister for Community Safety, Albert Fritz, there has been no confirmed looting in any region of the Western Cape, and that the province remains calm. Read More
Update by Western Cape Government on public unrest in some parts of South Africa
14 July 2021This morning, the expanded cabinet of the Western Cape Government met for the second day in the row, to ensure full coordination across the province, following continued incidents of looting in some parts of South Africa. Read More
Update by Western Cape Government following unrest in some parts of South Africa
13 July 2021“The Western Cape Government, SAPS and other security services are working closely together to ensure law and order is maintained in province” Read More
Media Release by Premier Alan Winde in response to Presidential address
12 July 2021“Government must embrace innovation to save both lives and livelihoods” Read More
Western Cape Government continues to implement the TB response plan
28 June 2021“The Western Cape is making good progress in implementing the TB response plan” Read More
WCG continues to drive economic opportunities ahead of Worker's Day
1 May 2021Today, our country and province commemorates Worker's Day. As we do so, the Western Cape Government remains steadfastly committed to creating an enabling environment in which businesses, both small and large, can thrive and create jobs. Read More
Premier Winde launches a multi-sectoral emergency response plan to reduce TB
28 April 2021I am pleased today to launch the Western Cape Government’s multi-sectoral emergency response plan to reduce the spread of Tuberculosis (TB) in the Western Cape. Read More
Premier Alan Winde's visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
7 April 2021Earlier today, I visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH ) to help create awareness of the services available to children who are infected with Tuberculosis (TB) in the Western Cape. Please see photos attached. Read More
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