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While Western Cape murder rate shows decrease, Western Cape Government demands proper funding for overburdened SAPS in province

The latest quarterly crime statistics for the Western Cape once again show what is needed to meaningfully reduce violent crime in the...

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Western Cape Government scales up Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have stated that the roll out...

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The Western Cape is bristling with jobs: unemployment rate drops even further

Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have welcomed the latest...

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Premier Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated

450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The Western Cape...

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Premier cautiously welcomes SANDF deployment but calls for urgent SAPS reform

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to...

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Western Cape Government sets aside R100 million to intensify coordinated efforts to address Foot-and-Mouth disease

On Sunday, 8 February 2026, Premier Alan Winde, and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer...

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Western Cape Government Cabinet endorses intensified efforts to manage outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease in province

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, the Western Cape Government Cabinet received an update on measures the province and agricultural stakeholders...

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Premier convenes Western Cape Integrated Energy and Water Council to further coordinate response to water security challenges

Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government’s Integrated Energy and Water Council on Friday, 30 January 2026...

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Western Cape Government strengthens international collaboration in fire and disaster management at Intersec 2026, Dubai

The Western Cape Government, represented by the Department of Local Government: Chief Directorate – Disaster Management and Fire Rescue...

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The Western Cape Government welcomes additional Police officers for festive season operations

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the deployment of more than 400 newly...

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