News and Speeches for Department of the Premier
Western Cape maintains lowest unemployment rate in SA
14 August 2024According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, released by Statistics South Africa yesterday, the Western Cape has maintained the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa at 22.2% (in quarter two of 2024). Read More
We must work together to permanently end load shedding
12 August 2024On Thursday, 8 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Energy Council. Read More
Premier celebrates women in business
9 August 2024To mark Women’s Month, Premier Alan Winde this week visited several businesses owned and managed by women in the south of Cape Town. Read More
Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting
8 August 2024A regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet was held yesterday, 7 August 2024. The following matters were discussed: Financial sustainability of provincial government Read More
Premier & Minister praise Western Cape SAPS for intelligence-driven operation
6 August 2024Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais have welcomed the swift action by South African Police Service (SAPS) members in an intelligence-driven operation in Khayelitsha that prevented a plan Read More
Premier’s reply to the debate on his Opening Address
2 August 2024Yesterday, 1 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde replied to the debate on his Opening Address at the first session of the 7th Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). Below is a summary of the salient points of the Premier’s reply: Read More
Executive Summary of the Premier’s Opening Address 2024
31 July 2024Today, 31 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde delivered his opening address to mark the first sitting of the 7th Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Below is a summary of the Premier’s address: Protecting and upholding our democracy Read More
Premier to deliver his address at the official opening of WCPP
29 July 2024Media Alert: Premier to deliver his address at the official opening of the first session of 7th Administration of Western Cape Provincial Parliament Read More
WC Government labels Public Procurement Act a “handbrake” on service delivery
29 July 2024Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidre Baartman, have written to President Cyril Ramaphosa raising serious concerns over the constitutionality of the Public Procurement Act. Read More
Join us for September First Thursdays!
29 July 2024Join us for September First Thursdays! Read More
WC Government wins prestigious UN award for public service innovation
21 July 2024Media Release: Western Cape Government wins prestigious United Nations award for public service innovation Read More
Executive Summary of Premier’s speech at debate on President’s Address
19 July 2024Media Release: Executive Summary of Premier’s speech at debate on President’s Address at the opening Parliament Read More
Premier urges new WC Government Cabinet to serve residents with dedication
17 July 2024Media Release: Premier urges new Western Cape Government Cabinet to serve residents of the province with dedication & humility Read More
Premier urges President to use GNU to decisively address SA’s challenges
16 July 2024Media Release: Premier urges President to use GNU to decisively address SA’s challenges Read More
WC disaster management agencies and other stakeholders remain on high alert
11 July 2024Media Release: Western Cape disaster management agencies and other stakeholders remain on high alert amid severe weather Read More
Premier provides update on severe weather lashing the Western Cape
10 July 2024Media Release: Premier provides update on severe weather lashing the Western Cape Read More
Premier Winde deeply honoured to be re-elected to lead Western Cape Government
13 June 2024Media Release: Premier Winde deeply honoured to be re-elected to lead Western Cape Government Today, 13 June 2024, Premier Alan Winde was re-elected to lead the Western Cape Government (WCG) for another 5-year term. Read More
Premier Winde announces his new Cabinet
13 June 2024Media Release: Premier Winde announces his new Cabinet Today, 13 June 2024, Premier Alan Winde announced the new Cabinet of the Western Cape Government (WCG). Read More
Official swearing-in of Premier & announcement of new provincial Cabinet
12 June 2024Media Alert: Official swearing-in of Premier & announcement of new Western Cape Government Cabinet Read More
WC Government remains committed to citizens of the province
31 May 2024Media Release: The Western Cape Government remains committed to the citizens of the province following the 2024 elections Read More
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