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Western Cape Government continues coordinated response to adverse weather conditions affecting parts of province

Today, Acting Premier of the Western Cape, Dr Ivan Meyer, and acting provincial Minister of Local Government, Anroux Marais, along with...

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Western Cape Government Cabinet satisfied with state of readiness of disaster management agencies and other stakeholders ahead of severe weather

The Western Cape Government Cabinet met last night to assess the state of readiness of disaster risk management teams ahead of an intense...

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Extended Premier’s Coordinating Forum strengthens readiness to safeguard the Western Cape against multiple risks

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired an extended Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) meeting. These gatherings are held on a...

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Western Cape energy and water security programmes proceeding well

Premier Alan Winde convened the Western Cape Government’s Integrated Energy and Water Council on Friday, 24 April 2026, to receive updates...

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Western Cape Provincial Safety Council raises serious concerns over Operation Prosper

At a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety council this week, Premier Alan Winde brought the serious concerns of thousands of...

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Western Cape records one month without new Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases as vaccination efforts intensify

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have welcomed signs of...

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Western Cape receives 50 000 more Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine doses boosting response to outbreak

Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer have welcomed the arrival of 50...

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Premier Winde visiting Aziza Hendricks' community garden in Athlone

Premier encouraged by Athlone’s thriving and resilient business and NGO communities

Premier Alan Winde paid a visit to Athlone, Cape Town this week to meet residents and organisations that are helping their communities in...

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Premier demands decisive action over fuel supply challenges

Premier Alan Winde has written to the Presidency and office of the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to raise his deep concern...

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Western Cape Foot-and-Mouth Disease response proceeding well as more vaccine doses arrive

The Western Cape’s coordinated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response plan has been further bolstered with the arrival of 8,000 more vaccine...

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