News and Speeches for Premier of the Western Cape
Update on Coronavirus from the Western Cape Government 19 March
19 March 2020Total infections: A total of 46 COVID-19 infections have been recorded in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister of Health's COVID-19 test results
19 March 2020Western Cape Minister of Health Nomafrench Mbombo has tested negative for COVID-19. We are all glad for this result, and hope it serves it to allay the concerns of others who have been in contact with her. Read More
Western Cape Government update on Coronavirus
18 March 2020The Western Cape Government has been working day and night to contain, prepare for and mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus and Covid-19. Read More
Update from Premier Alan Winde on Coronavirus
15 March 2020On Friday afternoon, I convened a special meeting of the Provincial Cabinet and the work-stream cluster leads at the Disaster Management Centre to coordinate our government’s response to the Coronavirus. Read More
Premier Winde to participate in Cape Town Cycle Tour
6 March 2020Western Cape Premier Alan Winde will be among the 35 000 cyclists taking part in this year's Cape Town Cycle Tour, riding in support of the Atlas Foundation. Read More
Premier Winde, Speaker Mnqasela and Minister Fernandez thank Rocklands Educare
5 March 2020Premier Alan Winde, Western Cape Speaker Masizole Mnqasela and Social Development Minister Sharna Fernandez today visited the Rocklands Educare creche to hand out gifts to the children and teachers. Read More
Premier Winde meets with Western Cape municipalities to discuss energy
3 March 2020Twenty four of the Western Cape’s municipalities now allow for the installation of solar PV with a connection to the grid, with Bitou being the latest municipality to come on board. Read More
Western Cape Legislature building lit up in rainbow flag
27 February 2020For the first time ever, the Western Cape Legislature building has been lit up in rainbow colours, in celebration and support of Pride week, currently taking place in Cape Town. Read More
Thousands of Western Cape residents let down – PRASA must pay its bills now
27 February 2020Today's suspension of Metrorail services due to non-payment of Eskom bills has left thousands of Western Cape residents from our poorest communities stranded. This is completely unacceptable and cannot be allowed to continue. Read More
First Thursday to be held in Stellenbosch for the first time
26 February 2020The Western Cape Open Government First Thursday event will be going on the road for March- with the first outside event to be held in Stellenbosch on 5 March. The event will be held at Rietenbosch Primary School in Cloetesville. Read More
Premier Alan Winde's State of the Province Address 2020
20 February 2020Good morning!! I’m going to do the protocol a little bit differently today: Residents of Mitchells Plain and surrounds! All citizens of the Western Cape Special Guests Community leaders Religious leader Read More
Burning questions around energy announcements in SONA must be answered
14 February 2020Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde has welcomed announcements in the State of the Nation Address on energy, rail and water licenses for agriculture, which will positively impact the Western Cape, but says projects need specific time frames, and... Read More
First 500 new law enforcement officers ready to tackle crime
9 February 2020The fight against crime in the Western Cape received a significant boost today as 500 new learner law enforcement officers took part in the official passing out parade, signaling the start of their deployment. Read More
Premier Winde promotes Western Cape economy at UK-Africa Investment Summit
21 January 2020Western Cape Premier Alan Winde attended the first ever UK-Africa Investment Summit in London yesterday, as part of the official South African delegation to the conference. Read More
Remarks made by Premier Winde at the 2019 National Senior Certificate Awards
16 January 2020The Western Cape Education Department held its annual National Senior Certificate Awards today, where the top schools and learners received recognition for their hard work and academic achievements. These awards are annually hosted at Leeuwenhof. Read More
Service provider appointed to conduct lifestyle audits for Western Cape Cabinet
13 January 2020A service provider who will conduct lifestyle audits on the Western Cape cabinet as promised by Premier Alan Winde before the election, has been appointed. Read More
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