State of the Province Address 2019

On Friday, 15 February, Premier Helen Zille delivered her final State of the Province Address at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Premier Helen Zille will come to the end of her second successful 5 year term as Premier of the Western Cape. According to the Constitution of South Africa "No person may hold office as Premier for more than two terms..." 

During the State of the Province Address, the Premier will outline the Western Cape Government's achievements over the past few years, as well as progress made on the Provincial Strategic Plan (PSP) and Western Cape Government's Game Changers. 

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What is the State of the Province Address (SOPA)?

• The State of the Province Address is a speech made by the Premier or provincial head.
• The event usually marks the official opening of the Provincial Parliament.
• The speech is delivered in front of members of the provincial executive, including the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and the Secretary.

Who can attend?

Ordinary sittings of the provincial parliament are open to the general public, but due to limited space, only invited guests and members of the provincial parliament can attend this event.

Provincial Strategic Plan (PSP)

The State of the Province Address will be an opportunity for citizens to get feedback regarding the achievement of our vision of an open opportunity society for all as set out in the Western Cape's PSP which outlines the 5 Provincial Strategic Goals (PSGs).

Where can you follow SOPA?

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Where can I read the State of the Province Addresses?

State of the Province Address 2019
State of the Province Address 2018
State of the Province Address 2017
State of the Province Address 2016
State of the Province Address 2015
State of the Province Address 2014
State of the Province Address 2013
State of the Province Address 2012
State of the Province Address 2011
State of the Province Address 2010
State of the Province Address 2009

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Highlights from the Western Cape State of the Province Address 2018

Highlights from the Western Cape State of the Province Address 2017

Highlights from the Western Cape State of the Province Address 2016