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News and Speeches for Premier of the Western Cape

Premier commends authorities for response to national "shutdown"

20 March 2023

Media release: Premier commends law enforcement agencies, disaster management and emergency personnel for coordinated response to protests Read More

Premier welcomes interdict to prevent EFF lawlessness

17 March 2023

Media release: Premier Winde welcomes interdict to prevent EFF lawlessness Read More

Western Cape Disaster Management head lays out blackout contingency plan

16 March 2023

Media release: #EnergyDigicons – Western Cape Disaster Management head lays out blackout contingency plan for the province Read More

Western Cape Government will not tolerate EFF threats of violence

13 March 2023

Media release: Western Cape Government will not tolerate threats of violence and intimidation as part of EFF protest Read More

Western Cape Government & George Mayor outline plans to deal with energy crisis

9 March 2023

Media release: #EnergyDigicons – Western Cape Government & Executive Mayor of George outline plans to tackle energy crisis Read More

Premier calls on new minister to urgently implement the energy action

6 March 2023

Media release: Premier Alan Winde calls on new minister to urgently implement the energy action plan Premier Alan Winde notes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet reshuffle which includes an added post. Read More

Premier hosts first in series of Energy Digicons to outline WCG’s resilience dri

3 March 2023

Media release: Premier hosts first in series of Energy Digicons to outline WCG’s resilience drive Read More

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

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